Glimpses Of An Unfamiliar Japan - Paperback

by Lafcadio Hearn (Author)

Glimpses Of An Unfamiliar Japan is a collection of essays written by Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish-Greek journalist and writer who lived in Japan from 1890 to 1904. The book provides a fascinating insight into Japanese culture, customs, and beliefs during the Meiji period, a time of great change in Japan's history. Hearn's writing is atmospheric and vivid, transporting the reader to a world that is both exotic and mysterious. He describes his experiences of travelling through Japan, visiting temples, shrines, and other places of cultural significance. He also writes about Japanese folklore, superstitions, and beliefs, providing an insight into the spiritual and supernatural aspects of Japanese life.The book is divided into two parts: ""In Ghostly Japan"" and ""Shadowings"". In the first part, Hearn explores the world of Japanese ghosts and spirits, recounting tales of haunted houses, possessed objects, and other supernatural phenomena. In the second part, he writes about everyday life in Japan, describing the beauty of Japanese gardens, the intricacy of Japanese art, and the customs and traditions of the Japanese people.Overall, Glimpses Of An Unfamiliar Japan is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on Japanese culture and society during a pivotal moment in its history. Hearn's writing is both poetic and informative, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese culture or the supernatural.There seems to be a sense of divine magic in the very atmosphere, through all the luminous day, brooding over the vapoury land, over the ghostly blue of the flood--a sense of Shinto. With my fancy full of the legends of the Kojiki, the rhythmic chant of the engines comes to my ears as the rhythm of a Shinto ritual mingled with the names of gods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.