"Out of the East: Reveries and Studies in New Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn connects readers with a collection of insightful essays and personal reflections from the late 1800s, offering observations from the author's time immersed in Japan, and presenting the cultural, artistic, and philosophical aspects of Japanese society and legends, with a focus on beauty, change, and what it means to exist. The book starts by showing the magic of Japan through Hearn's rich writing, recounting an experience at a peaceful hotel where the calm setting and kind staff create a sense of paradise. This leads to the tale of Urashima Taro, a fisherman who is taken to the Dragon King's palace after saving a turtle; themes of love, loss, and the sad passing of time are explored, ending with Urashima’s tragic understanding of what happened when he goes back home after many years. This combination of personal thought and cultural storytelling sets the stage for Hearn's investigation of Japan’s beauty and complexity, drawing readers into a world where stories and reality mix.
"Out of the East": Reveries and Studies in New Japan
By Lafcadio Hearn
A Westerner finds enchantment and wisdom in the serene landscapes and timeless stories of old Japan, only to reveal deeper truths about beauty, loss, and the fleeting nature of time.
Summary
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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