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100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 0 _aShadowings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-05
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCicada (Genus)
653 _aNames, Personal -- Japanese
653 _aJapanese poetry -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34215
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