In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn

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Author Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904
Title In Ghostly Japan
Note Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Liz Warren
Summary "In Ghostly Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of supernatural stories written during the late 19th century. This work delves into various aspects of Japanese folklore, spirituality, and cultural practices that intertwine the earthly with the ethereal, showcasing themes of love, death, and reincarnation. Through evocative narratives that draw on Hearn's personal experiences in Japan, the book invites readers into a realm where the ordinary and the ghostly coexist, offering a window into the complexities of Japanese beliefs and traditions. At the start of "In Ghostly Japan," the narrative introduces a haunting ascent up a desolate mountain led by a wise Bodhisattva, exploring themes of illusion, fear, and personal realization as the young companion is confronted with skulls that symbolize his past lives. Following this fragment, the tale shifts to the story of a cursed furisodé robe, which is linked to a series of tragic deaths, adding layers of mystery and fate. The opening portion culminates in reflections on incense's profound significance within Japanese culture, revealing its dual role in spiritual practice and as a means of connecting with the dead. Through these interconnected stories, Hearn illuminates the spectral yet deeply poignant aspects of Japanese life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Folklore -- Japan
Subject Japan -- Social life and customs
Subject Buddhism
Category Text
EBook-No. 8128
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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