This collection of 14 stories collected by Lafcadio Hearn, contains Japanese ghost stories and several non-fiction pieces. Hearn tries to give a glimpse into the customs of the Japanese, by giving examples of Buddhist Proverbs and explaining the use of incense and the nationwide fascination with poetry.
Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (27 June 1850 – 26 September 1904)
Also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo, was an international writer, known best for his books about Japan, especially his collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories.
Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Horror & Supernatural Fiction, Short Stories
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