02642cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500150014526400510016030000470021133600260025833700260028433800360031050000310034650503810037750801190075852012220087753400450209965300190214465300320216365300490219585600430224499900170228734215UtSlPG20260610133800.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHearn, Lafcadio,d1850-190410aShadowings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-050 aStories from strange books: The reconciliation. A legend of Fugen-Bosatsu. The screen-maiden. The corpse-rider. The sympathy of Benten. The gratitude of the Samébito -- Japanese studies: Sémi. Japanese female names. Old Japanese songs -- Fantasies: Noctilucae. A mystery of crowds. Gothic horror. Levitation. Nightmare-touch. Readings from a dream-book. In a pair of eyes.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Shadowings" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of short stories and essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores Japanese culture, folklore, and spirituality, reflecting Hearn's deep fascination with the nation in which he lived and worked as a lecturer on English literature. Through a range of tales featuring themes like love, remorse, and the supernatural, the text invites readers into a world rich with traditional narratives and insights into the human condition within a cultural context.  The opening of "Shadowings" begins with "The Reconciliation," a poignant narrative about a young Samurai from Kyōto who realizes the folly of divorcing his devoted first wife in pursuit of social advancement. Years later, haunted by memories of her gentle spirit and selfless love, he seeks her out only to find that she has passed away, consumed by grief after his betrayal. This story sets a tone of melancholy and reflection, showcasing the emotional weight of lost love and the nature of regret. Hearn’s lyrical prose draws readers into the Samurai's internal struggle, emphasizing the consequences of choices made under youthful arrogance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCicada (Genus)  aNames, Personal -- Japanese  aJapanese poetry -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34215  c75061d75061