Hearn, Lafcadio
Japanese Ghost Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241381274
- author:
- Hearn, Lafcadio
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Beautifully crafted ghost stories from Japan, this collection draws on traditional folklore and Lafcadio Hearn's own experiences to create chilling tales.
Within these pages, you'll find phantoms and ghouls from Japanese folklore, including the "rokuro-kubi," "jikininki," and "mujina," each with their own unique and terrifying characteristics.
Published in 2019, this illustrated edition of Japanese Ghost Stories is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the darker side of Japanese culture.
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