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100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 0 _aKotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-01
505 0 _aThe legend of Yurei-Daki -- In a cup of tea -- Common sense -- Ikiryo -- Shiryo -- The story of O-Kamé -- Story of a fly -- Story of a pheasant -- The story of Chugoro -- A woman's diary -- Heiké-gani -- Fireflies -- A drop of dew -- Gaki -- A matter of custom -- Revery -- Pathological -- In the dead of the night -- Kusa-Hibari -- The eater of dreams.
508 _aProduced by 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.)
520 _a"Kotto: Being Japanese Curios, with Sundry Cobwebs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of Japanese folklore and stories written in the early 20th century. The work encapsulates a variety of intriguing tales that delve into supernatural themes, cultural beliefs, and moral lessons reflective of Japanese society at the time. Through these narratives, Hearn provides a glimpse into the mysterious and fantastical elements of Japanese culture, often weaving in deeper philosophical insights. The opening of the book begins with a focus on various old stories, starting with "The Legend of Yurei-Daki," which tells of a haunting waterfall and a courageous woman named O-Katsu. As the tale unfolds, she is challenged by her friends to retrieve a money-box from the ghostly cascade, prompting a night-time venture filled with suspense and supernatural occurrences. The story juxtaposes elements of bravery against the harrowing realities of loss and the unknown, setting the tone for the exploration of curious themes in Hearn’s collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aJapan -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aYeto, Genjiro,
_d1867-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55473
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