"Out of the East": Reveries and Studies in New Japan by Lafcadio Hearn
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| Author | Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 |
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| LoC No. | 17020223 |
| Title | "Out of the East": Reveries and Studies in New Japan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Out of the East: Reveries and Studies in New Japan" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's observations and contemplations from his time in Japan, delving into the cultural, aesthetic, and philosophical dimensions of Japanese life and mythology, particularly focusing on themes of beauty, transience, and the nature of existence. The opening of the work introduces readers to the enchanting allure of Japan through Hearn's lush descriptive prose. He begins by recounting a transformative experience at a traditional hotel where the serene surroundings and the attentiveness of the staff evoke a feeling of paradise. This leads into the retelling of the Japanese folktale of Urashima Taro, a fisher-boy who is whisked away to the Dragon King's palace after saving a tortoise. Through Hearn's narration, the tale unfolds themes of love, loss, and the poignant passage of time, culminating in the tragic realization of Urashima’s fate upon returning to his home after many years. This blend of personal reflection and cultural storytelling sets the tone for Hearn's exploration of Japan’s beauty and complexity, inviting readers into a world where myth and reality intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Japan -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55802 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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