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100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 0 _aLetters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin
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 2017-10-30
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
520 _a"Letters from the Raven: Correspondence of L. Hearn with Henry Watkin" by Hearn is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work provides intimate insights into the life and thoughts of the author Lafcadio Hearn, a prominent figure known for his writings on Japan and his unique blend of Western and Eastern philosophies. The correspondence primarily revolves around Hearn's profound relationship with his friend Henry Watkin, revealing Hearn's personal struggles, artistic pursuits, and observations on life. At the start of this collection, the introduction emphasizes the significance of the correspondence as a lens into Hearn's life, detailing his early experiences in America, including struggles with identity and belonging after leaving his family's expectations behind in England. It describes Hearn's shyness and sensitive nature, elaborating on his encounters with Watkin, who became a pivotal figure in his life. The letters themselves promise to unveil Hearn's emotional turmoil and burgeoning literary ambitions, including his enchantment with Japan, setting the stage for future explorations into Hearn's unique perspectives on culture and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence
653 _aHearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 -- Correspondence
700 1 _aBronner, Milton
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55854
999 _c96685
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