In 1924, Lafcadio Hearn took his love of culture and myth and introduced us to the world of Japanese folklore with Kwaidan, his own collection of ghost stories. In this classic volume, youll find tales that are hauntingly lyrical and complex.Japanese demons that eat flesh.Ghostly brides returning for their lovers.Lafcadio Hearns ghost stories have become a fixture in the world of Japanese lore and superstition, offering us an eerie taste of what goes bump in the night.A blind performer plays for an audience of ghosts. A maiden reincarnates to search for her beloved. A nurse offers the ultimate sacrifice for her young charge. And a group of rokurokubi plot to end the life of a noble samurai.These classic tales celebrating Japanese culture are far different from our modernday horror stories. Whether youre in the mood for phantoms, demons, ghouls, or ghosts, these otherworldly tales will haunt you long after youve finished reading.

Binding: Paperback;160 pages; Publisher: WordFire Press LLC; Classification: N/A; Weight: 332.28 g; Dimensions: N/A

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