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Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series

Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series

by Lafcadio HEARN (1850 - 1904)

Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan is a collection of essays by Lafcadio Hearn detailing his first impressions of the country he found so fascinating he decided to stay there for the rest of his life. In these essays and recollections he expresses his curiosity, bewilderment, and marvel at Japanese tradition, culture and lifestyle. Lafcadio Hearn is best known as the most notable person to introduce Japan to the West. He produced about thirty works, including translations, retellings of folktales, and travelogues. - Summary by mlcui


Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 2

Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 3

Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 2

Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 3

Ch 1: My First Day in the Orient, Part 1

Ch 1: My First Day in the Orient, Part 2

Ch 10: At Mionoseki

Ch 11: Notes on Kitzuki, Part 1

Ch 11: Notes on Kitzuki, Part 2

Ch 12: At Hinomisaki

Ch 13: Shinju

Ch 14: Yaegaki-jinja

Ch 15: Kitsune, Part 1

Ch 15: Kitsune, Part 2

Ch 2: The Writing of Kobodaishi

Ch 3: Jizo, Part 1

Ch 3: Jizo, Part 2

Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 1

Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 2

Ch 4: A Pilgrimage to Enoshima, Part 3

Ch 5: At the Market of the Dead

Ch 6: Bon Odori

Ch 7: The Chief City of the Province of the Gods, Part 1

Ch 8: Kitzuki: The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan, Part 1

Ch 9: In the Cave of the Children's Ghosts

Preface