Length3h 58m
About this audiobook
Lafcadio Hearn's 'Kwaidan' is a collection of Japanese ghost stories and folktales that captivate readers with its eerie and mystical atmosphere. Hearn's writing style is poetic and evocative, transporting readers to a world filled with supernatural beings and ancient traditions. Each story is carefully crafted to highlight the cultural richness and spiritual beliefs of Japan, offering a glimpse into a world of yurei (ghosts) and yokai (monsters). Written at the turn of the 20th century, 'Kwaidan' preserves these traditional tales for modern readers to appreciate and learn from. Hearn's deep fascination with Japanese culture and folklore is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable contribution to the study of East Asian literature and supernatural beliefs. 'Kwaidan' is a literary gem that continues to inspire and intrigue readers with its timeless tales of the supernatural, making it a must-read for those interested in Japanese folklore and storytelling traditions.
Audiobook details
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GenrePsychology
Length3 hrs 58 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1In Ghostly Japan (Collected Horror Tales)
13YUKI-ONNA
2INTRODUCTION
14THE STORY OF AOYAGI
3THE STORY OF MIMI-NASHI-HOICHI
15JIU-ROKU-ZAKURA
4OSHIDORI
16THE DREAM OF AKINOSUKE
5THE STORY OF O-TEI
17RIKI-BAKA
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6UBAZAKURA
18HI-MAWARI
7DIPLOMACY
19HORAI
8OF A MIRROR AND A BELL
20INSECT STUDIES
9JIKININKI
21BUTTERFLIES
10MUJINA
22MOSQUITOES
11ROKURO-KUBI
23ANTS
12A DEAD SECRET
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