Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin by Hearn
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| Author | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 |
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| Editor | Bronner, Milton |
| LoC No. | 07034585 |
| Title | Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature |
| Summary | "Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin" by Hearn is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work provides intimate insights into the life and thoughts of the author Lafcadio Hearn, a prominent figure known for his writings on Japan and his unique blend of Western and Eastern philosophies. The correspondence primarily revolves around Hearn's profound relationship with his friend Henry Watkin, revealing Hearn's personal struggles, artistic pursuits, and observations on life. At the start of this collection, the introduction emphasizes the significance of the correspondence as a lens into Hearn's life, detailing his early experiences in America, including struggles with identity and belonging after leaving his family's expectations behind in England. It describes Hearn's shyness and sensitive nature, elaborating on his encounters with Watkin, who became a pivotal figure in his life. The letters themselves promise to unveil Hearn's emotional turmoil and burgeoning literary ambitions, including his enchantment with Japan, setting the stage for future explorations into Hearn's unique perspectives on culture and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55854 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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