Japanese Fairy Tales Lafcadio Hearn HC 1st Ed 1953 Enchanted Delicate Spirited

Description: Japanese Fairy Tales Lafcadio Hearn HC 1st Ed 1953 Enchanted Delicate Spirited 7-5/8 x 5-1/4 inches. 132 pages. 4 full page illustrations by Kaye. Stories include: The Goblin-Spider The boy who drew cats The Wooden Bowl and 13 more. Light wear on edges, corners, covers, spine. Jacket is well worn, see images. Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Koizumi Yakumo after he became a naturalized Japanese citizen, was a writer, journalist, and scholar known for his contributions to understanding and popularizing Japanese culture and folklore in the West. He was born on June 27, 1850, in Lefkada, Greece, to a Greek mother and an Irish father, hence his unusual name. Hearn's life took him to various parts of the world, including Ireland, the United States, and the Caribbean, where he worked as a journalist and writer. However, it was his move to Japan in 1890 that had the most significant impact on his life and work. In Japan, Hearn found a deep appreciation for the culture, traditions, and folklore of the country. He began writing extensively about Japanese society, customs, and supernatural beliefs, producing numerous essays and books that introduced Western audiences to aspects of Japanese life previously unknown in the West. Some of Hearn's most notable works include: "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan" (1894): A collection of essays offering insights into various aspects of Japanese culture, including religion, superstition, and daily life. "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" (1904): A collection of Japanese ghost stories and supernatural tales, which became one of his most famous works and has since been adapted into various forms of media. "Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation" (1904): A comprehensive study of Japanese culture, religion, and society, which remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Japanese studies. Hearn's writings played a significant role in shaping Western perceptions of Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated for their insights into Japanese culture and folklore. Despite spending only 14 years in Japan, Hearn left a lasting legacy as one of the most influential Western interpreters of Japanese culture. International buyers (outside United States) may experience - delays from customs inspection. - import duties and taxes which buyers must pay. - brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery. ----- Combined Shipping Available I will combine similar items into as few packages as possible taking into consideration the class of shipping requested & suggest similar alternate shipping services if it is a lower cost. Do not purchase your cart items right away, instead ask me to create an invoice (s) for all your items.

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Book Title: Japanese Fairy Tales

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Fiction

Publisher: Liveright Publishing Corporation

Intended Audience: Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults

Inscribed: No

Edition: First Edition

Vintage: Yes

Personalize: No

Publication Year: 1953

Type: Short Stories

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Illustrator: Kay

Author: Lafcadio Hearn

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Bedtime Stories & Nursery Rhymes, Children & Young Adults, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Folklore & Mythology, Historical, folklore

Topic: Fairy Tales

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States