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100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 0 _aBooks and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-13
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Books and Habits, from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays and lectures written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on Hearn's interpretations of literature, particularly Western literature, as he presents it to Japanese students, aiming to bridge understanding between Eastern and Western literary traditions. Through his insightful analysis, Hearn explores complex themes such as the portrayal of women in literature and the nuances of love as depicted in English poetry. The opening of the book introduces Hearn's central challenge in effectively communicating the intricacies of Western civilization, particularly regarding the relationship between gender dynamics and literary representation. He articulates the profound challenges that arise when Japanese students attempt to grasp the notion of women as divinely revered in the West, emphasizing the significant cultural differences in viewpoints on love, honor, and duty. Hearn points out that while the idealization of women is pervasive in Western literature, it often manifests through frustrating contradictions in real-life relationships, leading to a rich yet complex field for literary exploration. This initial chapter sets the stage for Hearn's examination of various literary themes, as he navigates the interwoven cultural perceptions that shape the experience of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- History and criticism
653 _aEnglish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aPoetry -- History and criticism
700 1 _aErskine, John,
_d1879-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14338
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