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Brilliantly entertaining and eerie ghost stories, regarded as major classics in Japan, by the Irish writer and Japanophile Lafcadio Hearnwhose life inspired bestselling writer Monique Truong's novel The Sweetest FruitsA Penguin ClassicIn this collection of classic ghost stories from Japan, beautiful princesses turn out to be frogs, paintings come alive, deadly spectral brides haunt the living, and a samurai delivers the baby of a Shinto goddess with mystical help. Here are all the phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore: 'rokurokubi,' whose heads separate from their bodies at night; 'jikininki,' or flesheating goblins; and terrifying faceless 'mujina' who haunt lonely neighborhoods. Lafcadio Hearn, a master storyteller, drew on traditional Japanese folklore, infused with memories of his own haunted childhood in Ireland, to create the chilling tales in Japanese Ghost Stories. They are today regarded in Japan as classics in their own right.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Japanese Ghost Stories? A: The main theme of Japanese Ghost Stories revolves around traditional Japanese folklore, featuring eerie ghost tales that include supernatural beings and spectral occurrences, highlighting the intersection of life and death.
- Q: Who is the author of Japanese Ghost Stories? A: Japanese Ghost Stories is authored by Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish writer known for his fascination with Japanese culture and folklore.
- Q: How many pages does Japanese Ghost Stories have? A: Japanese Ghost Stories contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of Japanese Ghost Stories is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Japanese Ghost Stories published? A: Japanese Ghost Stories was published on September 24, 2019.
- Q: Is Japanese Ghost Stories suitable for all ages? A: While the book contains ghost stories from folklore, it may not be suitable for very young readers due to its eerie themes. Parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What kind of stories can I expect to find in this collection? A: Readers can expect to find a variety of ghost stories featuring beautiful princesses, spectral brides, and supernatural events, all rooted in Japanese folklore.
- Q: Is there any background information about the author in the book? A: Yes, the book provides insights into Lafcadio Hearn's life and his inspirations drawn from his experiences in both Japan and Ireland.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in Japanese Ghost Stories? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations included in Japanese Ghost Stories; it primarily focuses on the text.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Japanese Ghost Stories, being a Penguin Classic, is likely available in many libraries, but availability may vary by location.