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Episode 75 - Kwaidan
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2014
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Podcast episode
Description
This week, we're going to take a look at the collection of supernatural stories published by American author and journalist Lafcadio Hearn, called Kwaidan. We'll look at Hearn's life and how he came to Japan, and also discuss the nature of one of the creatures he describes: the yuki onna, or snow woman. We'll close with a reading of Hearn's story on the yuki onna.
Released:
Nov 1, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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