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Dive into the enchanting world of Chinese folklore with Lafcadio Hearn, a renowned writer who masterfully weaves together a collection of mysterious and magical tales from China. Join Ben Tucker as he brings these captivating stories to life, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of cultural legends and ethereal encounters.

Dive into the enchanting world of Kwaidan, a collection of bizarre and captivating tales drawn from ancient Japanese texts such as the Yaso-Kidan, Bukkyo-Hyakkwa-Zensho, Kokon-Chomonshu, Tama-Sudare, and Hyaku-Monogatari. While some stories may have roots in Chinese mythology, each tale has been beautifully reshaped by its storyteller to resonate with the unique culture of Japan. Among these is the chilling account of Yuki-Onna, a haunting legend recounted by a farmer from Chofu, Musashi province, reflecting the extraordinary beliefs of Japanese folklore. Additionally, the intriguing incident ...

Discover the captivating insights of Lafcadio Hearn, one of the first Westerners to immerse himself in Japanese culture during the early Meiji era. A prolific writer, Hearn is best known for his haunting collections of Japanese ghost stories, particularly Kwaidan. However, his literary contributions extend far beyond the supernatural. In this collection, he presents 11 thought-provoking essays that delve into his experiences in Japan, exploring vibrant cities like Kyoto and Osaka, the nuances of Japanese art, and profound reflections on Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Join us on this ...

Discover the enchanting world of Kottō, a captivating collection of 20 Japanese tales, masterfully gathered from diverse sources and translated by the renowned Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology showcases a rich tapestry of narratives, including the haunting ghost stories Hearn is celebrated for, such as The Legend of Yurei-Daki, his personal insights and reflections in Pathological, and the poignant translation of A Womans Diary, which offers a touching glimpse into the lives of Tokyos underprivileged classes at the close of the 19th century. Join us on this journey through the intriguing and ...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

In modern society writing a letter, on paper, is almost unheard of. We all scribble notes and reminders but very rarely compose our thoughts in lengthy prose for another person to read. In this volume our talented authors bring us a plethora of narratives that centre themselves on how vital a few lines are to characters navigating through the twists and turns of a story.

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one of the most impressive displays of ghoulishness in all literature. Experience the magic and mystery woven into these extraordinary narratives. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

In this wide-ranging collection our authors look at every facet and detail of theatre life. From the worries and lives of the actors to what can happen when a theatre is the prime location on which the story depends, be it comedy, theft, the bizarre and even murder.

Un ragazzo salva una tartaruga e questa per sdebitarsi lo conduce al palazzo del re dei mari. Oppure salva uno squalo, che finisce per annidarsi nello stagno del suo giardino, e infine gli procura un tesoro. Un samurai sposa una bellissima ragazza di origini ignote, finché un giorno non si accorge che dal suo kimono spunta una coda fulva. E come mai quella mosca che ronza in cucina sembra avere proprio le abitudini del nonno, morto poco tempo fa?

¿Cómo es posible que en lugares tan distantes del mundo se hayan inventado historias tan similares? ¿Es el mismo cuento que viajó de tierra en tierra y fue cambiando en cada una? ¿O en tierras distantes, distintas personas inventaron historias semejantes? Urashima es una antigua historia tradicional de Japón con un misterioso viaje en el tiempo.

Il folklore giapponese è ricco di creature spaventose: apparizioni inquietanti, demoni, creature metà animali e metà donne, mutaforma... Ma tutti questi esseri hanno una caratteristica in comune, radicata nella sensibilità del Giappone: non appartengono a una dimensione "altra", condividono il nostro stesso "spazio di realtà". Un elemento, questo, che Lafcadio Hearn riesce a trasmettere appieno, e non a caso le sue selezioni di racconti dal folklore nipponico sono considerate ancora oggi un ponte tra Occidente e Oriente.