Description
Step into a shadowed Japan of moonlit streets and half-heard legends, where love, betrayal, and unfinished vows summon the dead back into the living world. Collected from Lafcadio Hearn’s classic writings on Japanese folklore, these haunting tales move from tragic romance to eerie encounters—often shaped by karma, memory, and the lingering consequences of promises broken. With a wandering, atmospheric voice, Hearn blends meticulous storytelling with mythic resonance, drawing connections across cultures while keeping each apparition unmistakably Japanese. Themes of fate, devotion, and the thin boundary between the seen and unseen pulse through every story, making this collection a vivid gateway to the supernatural imagination that continues to inspire readers today.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Sep 24, 2019
272 pages
ISBN: 9780241381274
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241675298
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Japanese Ghost Stories by Lafcadio Hearn.