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Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, With Sundry Cobwebs
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025767277
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 274
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, With Sundry Cobwebs is a captivating collection of Japanese folklore, ghost stories, and evocative essays compiled by the renowned scholar and observer of Japanese culture, Lafcadio Hearn. This work serves as a window into the spiritual and cultural landscape of Meiji-era Japan, blending traditional oral tales with Hearn's own introspective sketches.
The collection is divided into two distinct parts. The first section presents a series of curiosities-strange, old-world tales and legends that delve into the supernatural, featuring vengeful spirits, mysterious transformations, and the delicate beauty of the macabre. These stories, many adapted from old Japanese texts, showcase the unique sensibilities of Japanese kaidan. The second part, Sundry Cobwebs, offers a more personal glimpse into Japanese life, containing essays on varied topics such as the symbolism of crickets and the nuances of traditional aesthetics.
Hearn's prose is celebrated for its lyrical quality and deep empathy for his adopted home. Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, With Sundry Cobwebs remains a significant literary contribution, preserving the ephemeral folklore and distinct atmosphere of a Japan undergoing rapid modernization. It is an essential read for those interested in the supernatural, Eastern mythology, and the intersection of traditional heritage and modern observation.
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