Kwaidan: Ghosts, Yokai, and Curiosities in Old Japan
Author Yakumo Koizumi(Author)
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Enjoy the Classic of Japanese Ghost Stories, Kwaidan, in Its Original English
KWAIDAN (1904), the masterpiece of Lafcadio Hearn (also known as Yakumo Koizumi), a Greek-born writer who later became a naturalized Japanese citizen, was first published in the United States.
Based on traditional folktales and ghost stories from across Japan, which he heard from his wife, Setsu Koizumi, Hearn reinterpreted these stories and crafted them into literary works in English. Kwaidan contains a total of 20 pieces: 17 stories and 3 essays.
This book allows readers to enjoy all 20 works from the original edition in their original English. It includes well-known and beloved tales such as “Hoichi the Earless,” “Rokurokubi,” and “Yuki-onna.”
Print Book Price1,760 Yen
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Book Data
| Title | Kwaidan: Ghosts, Yokai, and Curiosities in Old Japan |
|---|---|
| Author | Yakumo Koizumi(Author) |
| ISBN | 9784794609151 |
| Print Book Price | 1760 Yen |
| Publisher | IBC Publishing |
| First Published | January 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 200 pages |
| Book Size | 210mm x 148mm |
| Genre | JAPANESE LITERATURE |
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