The Romance of the Milky Way and Other Studies and Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Fiction & Literature
| Author: | Lafcadio Hearn | ISBN: | 9781411464070 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | December 12, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lafcadio Hearn |
| ISBN: | 9781411464070 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | December 12, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
Published posthumously in 1905, this book contains some of Hearn’s uncollected work
and is a charming interpretation of Japanese culture. In “The Romance of the Milky Way,” Hearn examines the stories behind the age-old Tanabata festival. “Goblins” discusses poetry and some supernatural subjects particular to Japanese literature. “Ultimate Questions,” is a lyrical response to Herbert Spencer’s philosophy. Other essays include “Stranger than Fiction” and “A Letter from Japan,” written in 1904, describing how Japanese society dealt with its war with Russia.
Published posthumously in 1905, this book contains some of Hearn’s uncollected work
and is a charming interpretation of Japanese culture. In “The Romance of the Milky Way,” Hearn examines the stories behind the age-old Tanabata festival. “Goblins” discusses poetry and some supernatural subjects particular to Japanese literature. “Ultimate Questions,” is a lyrical response to Herbert Spencer’s philosophy. Other essays include “Stranger than Fiction” and “A Letter from Japan,” written in 1904, describing how Japanese society dealt with its war with Russia.
