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Exotics And Retrospectives
Hardcover
Literary CriticismGeneral Asian HistoryGeneral Asia
ISBN13: 9781025046488
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Exotics and Retrospectives, Volume 3, is a collection of essays by Lafcadio Hearn, offering insightful observations on Japanese culture and society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hearn, known for his profound understanding and appreciation of Japan, delves into various aspects of Japanese life, from religious practices and folklore to social customs and artistic traditions.
These essays provide a unique window into a rapidly changing Japan as it navigated the complexities of modernization while striving to preserve its rich cultural heritage. Hearn's evocative prose captures the beauty and mystique of the Japanese landscape and the intricacies of its people. This volume showcases Hearn's talent for blending personal reflections with keen cultural analysis, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, literature, and cross-cultural understanding.
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