02231cam a22003253u 4500 42313 UtSlPG 20260610133952.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bisland, Elizabeth, 1861-1929 The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-23 Produced by KD Weeks, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (missing images and alternates from TIA) "The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2" by Elizabeth Bisland is a collection of correspondence written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the experiences and reflections of Lafcadio Hearn, a notable writer and translator renowned for his writings on Japan. The letters provide insight into his life, thoughts on Japanese culture, and his deep admiration for the country and its people. At the start of the volume, the reader is introduced to Hearn's expressive and passionate writing style through various letters addressed to friends and colleagues. He shares his feelings about Japan's beauty and cultural nuances, discussing the spirituality of its nature and simplicity of its people. Hearn confides his struggles with finding employment, his dedication to studying Buddhism, and his deep desire to immerse himself in Japanese life through teaching and cultural exploration. Together, these letters reveal both his personal challenges and his heartfelt connection to Japan, setting the tone for a rich exploration of his literary journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42313 83152 83152