02565cam a22003373u 4500 55650 UtSlPG 20260610134300.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 Stray leaves from strange literature; and, Fantastics and other fancies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-30 Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Stray Leaves from Strange Literature" and "Fantastics and Other Fancies" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of literary works that explores various myths, fables, and legends, likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Hearn's fascination with exotic tales from diverse cultures, ranging from Egyptian narratives to Indian legends and Pacific Island folklore. The compilation serves as a mosaic of enchanting stories, rich in imagination and evocative language, reflecting Hearn's intent to share the unique beauty of unfamiliar literatures. The opening of the book provides an insightful note from Hearn, elucidating his process of gathering and reconstructing these tales. He likens his work to that of a merchant collecting small jewels, emphasizing the beauty and strangeness of the stories he presents. The initial sections include the "Book of Thoth," an Egyptian tale about magic and immortality, where the protagonist, Noferkephtah, uncovers a powerful book that grants immense power but leads to tragedy. This introduction sets the tone for the book's subsequent entries, which promise a journey through captivating myths and legends drawn from various global traditions, ultimately seeking to bridge the gap between cultures through the art of storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Legends Tales Hutson, Charles Woodward, 1840-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55650 96481 96481