Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs

Par : Lafcadio Hearn
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  • Nombre de pages109
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN859-65--4735493-2
  • EAN8596547354932
  • Date de parution16/09/2022
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille4 Mo
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  • ÉditeurDIGICAT

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In "Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs, " Lafcadio Hearn offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the multifaceted tapestry of Japanese culture at the turn of the 20th century. This collection of essays and vignettes skillfully weaves together the ethereal and the mundane, exploring everything from traditional folklore and ghost stories to insights on societal customs. Hearn's literary style is deeply evocative, utilizing rich, descriptive language that draws the reader into a world both familiar and uncanny, effectively bridging Eastern and Western literary traditions.
Set against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization, his work captures the tension between contemporary life and enduring cultural heritage. Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-Irish writer and journalist, immersed himself in Japanese culture after moving there in the late 19th century. His unique perspective as an outsider gave him an unparalleled lens through which to explore Japan's intricate ethos and aesthetics.
Hearn's previous works focused on the eerie and the mysterious, elements that echo throughout "Kotto, " profoundly influenced by his experiences in the country where he became a naturalized citizen. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, history, and literature. Hearn's collection offers an enlightening perspective on Japan that remains relevant today, making it a valuable addition to both literary and cultural studies.
Readers will find themselves enchanted by the curiosities within, as Hearn masterfully illuminates the shadows of a society on the cusp of change.
In "Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs, " Lafcadio Hearn offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the multifaceted tapestry of Japanese culture at the turn of the 20th century. This collection of essays and vignettes skillfully weaves together the ethereal and the mundane, exploring everything from traditional folklore and ghost stories to insights on societal customs. Hearn's literary style is deeply evocative, utilizing rich, descriptive language that draws the reader into a world both familiar and uncanny, effectively bridging Eastern and Western literary traditions.
Set against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization, his work captures the tension between contemporary life and enduring cultural heritage. Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-Irish writer and journalist, immersed himself in Japanese culture after moving there in the late 19th century. His unique perspective as an outsider gave him an unparalleled lens through which to explore Japan's intricate ethos and aesthetics.
Hearn's previous works focused on the eerie and the mysterious, elements that echo throughout "Kotto, " profoundly influenced by his experiences in the country where he became a naturalized citizen. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, history, and literature. Hearn's collection offers an enlightening perspective on Japan that remains relevant today, making it a valuable addition to both literary and cultural studies.
Readers will find themselves enchanted by the curiosities within, as Hearn masterfully illuminates the shadows of a society on the cusp of change.
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