Excerpt from Japanese Letter: Edited With an Introduction
Then I got breakfast and went out again. The sum of my impressions was that Nagasaki is the prettiest seaport I ever saw full of picturesque ness and quaintness made for artists to etch and for photographers to photograph. But I could not buy anything I wanted, or find anything I wished to find in a Western line. Very few foreigners and no books nothing to pick up no supplies to be had except in large quantities.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This compelling collection comprises letters from writer Lafcadio Hearn. The epistles, spanning a year from 1893 to 1894, document cultural immersion and philosophical ruminations by the author upon relocating to Kumamoto, Japan. As an outsider, Hearn provides unique insights and observations on Japanese life and culture, with particular focus on religious practices, traditions, and social customs. The letters address foundational aspects of the nation's identity, folklore, and societal norms, painting a vivid picture of a society in flux between ancient heritage and emerging Western influences. Through Hearn's eyes, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the complexities of Japanese culture, making this an invaluable resource for researchers and an engrossing read for anyone interested in Japan's enigmatic beauty and intriguing past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243400898_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780243400898
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