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    Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
    Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
    Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
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    Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn

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    This book is a selection of lectures delivered by Lafcadio Hearn at the University of Tokyo. It was originally intended to help Japanese students understand Western literature and the peculiarities of Western civilization, but they also provide a unique perspective on the West's relationship with the East. Hearn's extraordinary ability to interpret the exotic in life and literature is highlighted in this collection, which was published in response to a demand for a less expensive volume. These lectures represent the first large attempt by a Western critic to interpret Western culture to an Eastern audience.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateJan 9, 2020
    ISBN4064066119522
    Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
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    Lafcadio Hearn

    Lafcadio Hearn, also called Koizumi Yakumo, was best known for his books about Japan. He wrote several collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories, including Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things.

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