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100	1		_aHearn, Lafcadio, _d1850-1904
245	1	0	_aJapan: An Attempt at Interpretation
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505	0		_aDifficulties -- Strangeness and charm -- The ancient cult -- The religion of the home -- The Japanese family -- The communal cult -- Developments of Shinto -- Worship and purification -- The rule of the dead -- The introduction of Buddhism -- The higher Buddhism -- The social organization -- The rise of the military power -- The religion of loyalty -- The Jesuit peril -- Feudal integration -- The Shinto revival -- Survivals -- Modern restraints -- Official education -- Industrial danger -- Reflections.
520			_a"Japan: An Attempt at Interpretation" by Lafcadio Hearn is an analytical essay written during the early 20th century. The text seeks to delve into the complexities and intricacies of Japanese culture, focusing on themes of religion, family, ancestor worship, and the psychological dimensions of Japanese life through a Western lens. Hearn aims to illuminate the historical, social, and ethical undercurrents that shape Japanese identity, emphasizing the challenges in fully understanding this rich culture from an outsider's perspective. The opening of the book establishes Hearn's concern that the true essence of Japanese life remains elusive, even to its own people. He highlights the significant impact of religion, particularly ancestor worship, on social and familial structures in Japan. Hearn reflects on his personal experiences and initial impressions of Japan, describing a peculiar and fascinating world filled with unfamiliar customs, practices, and a deep-rooted cultural heritage. He points out that understanding Japan requires not only surface knowledge but also an immersive engagement with its historical and spiritual dimensions. Through the exploration of these topics, Hearn sets the stage for a profound analysis of how Japan's unique character has evolved and how it continues to challenge interpretations from a Western viewpoint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJapan -- Civilization
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5979
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