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Shadowings

Exploring the Haunting Beauty of Japanese Folklore and Culture
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In «Shadowings,» Lafcadio Hearn masterfully weaves a tapestry of ghostly encounters and supernatural themes that reflect the complexities of Japanese culture and traditions. Composed in a lyrical style, the text artfully juxtaposes the eerie with the ethereal, drawing from Hearn's experiences as an outsider in Japan. The narratives are imbued with a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the spiritual landscape of a society rich in folklore, revealing much about the intersection of life and death as perceived through Japanese aesthetics and philosophy. Hearn, born in Greece and raised in America, was deeply affected by the multifaceted cultures he encountered throughout his life. His move to Japan in the 1890s marked a significant turning point that influenced his perspective and writing. As one of the early foreign chroniclers of Japanese life, Hearn'Äôs deep appreciation for the country'Äôs customs, literature, and spirituality culminates in this distinctive collection, providing invaluable insights that stem from his own experiences of otherness and transformation. «Shadowings» is a compelling read for those intrigued by cross-cultural narratives, ghosts in literature, and the exploration of the unseen. Hearn invites readers to venture into a world where the spectral and the mundane coexist, making it essential for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of Japanese folklore and its profound implications on identity and existence.

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Data wydania na Litres:
10 października 2024
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150 str.
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4057664652454
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