"Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" by Lafcadio Hearn presents a collection of eerie tales, unveiling the supernatural side of Japanese culture through various strange phenomena and folklore about spirits of the deceased. The collection begins with the story of Hōïchi, a blind musician, lured to perform for the spirits of a defeated clan, leading to terrifying events and showing the danger of forgetting obligations to the dead. The reader is then ushered into stories that explore love, death, and the supernatural, all rich with the cultural significance and haunting beauty Hearn conveys through his tales.
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
By Lafcadio Hearn
A blind musician's encounter with vengeful spirits sets the stage for a collection of chilling stories rooted in Japanese folklore and the mysteries of life, death, and the world beyond.
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About the AuthorYakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
Yakumo Koizumi , born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was a writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. His writings offered unprecedented insight into Japanese culture, especially his collections of legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. Before moving to Japan and becoming a Japanese citizen, he worked as a journalist in the United States, primarily in Cincinnati and New Orleans. His writings about New Orleans, based on his decade-long stay there, are also well-known.
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