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Kwaidan

Lafcadio Hearn

Narrated by Blaise Adams

Released
February 28, 2020
Length
3 hrs 41 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
MuseumAudiobooks.com
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In "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things," Patrick Lafcadio Hearn—a renowned Irish writer known in Japan as Koizumi Yakumo—explores Japanese folk tales and ghost stories alongside insightful essays on insects. The first part, "Kwaidan Proper," features translated tales rich in themes like resurrection, sacrifice, and dreams, with narratives influenced by Hearn's personal experiences. The second part, "Insect-Studies," delves into the symbolism of ants, butterflies, and mosquitoes in art, literature, and religion, providing a compelling look at the interplay between nature and cultural imagination.
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