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    The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
    The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
    The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
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    The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

    By Lafcadio Hearn

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    Published posthumously in 1905, this book contains some of Hearn’s uncollected work

    and is a charming interpretation of Japanese culture. In “The Romance of the Milky Way,” Hearn examines the stories behind the age-old Tanabata festival. “Goblins” discusses poetry and some supernatural subjects particular to Japanese literature. “Ultimate Questions,” is a lyrical response to Herbert Spencer’s philosophy. Other essays include “Stranger than Fiction” and “A Letter from Japan,” written in 1904, describing how Japanese society dealt with its war with Russia.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarnes & Noble
    Release dateDec 12, 2011
    ISBN9781411464070
    The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
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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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