Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005256
Short Story • Fiction
Japan • Edo Period
2005
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of Japanese supernatural folktales and essays. The book features tales like "The Story of Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi" and "Yuki-Onna," exploring themes of ghosts, spirits, and eerie phenomena, while providing insight into Japan's cultural and historical folklore.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Fantastical
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things enchants with its haunting Japanese ghost tales and rich cultural insights. Readers appreciate its atmospheric storytelling and vivid descriptions. Some find the pacing slow and the language dated, but the collection remains a unique fusion of folklore and literary craftsmanship.
Who Should Read Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things?
Readers who enjoy Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn likely appreciate Japanese folklore, ghost tales, and classic supernatural stories. Fans of works like Japanese Tales by Royall Tyler or The Weird by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer may find this collection intriguing as well.
5,882 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Short Story • Fiction
Japan • Edo Period
2005
Adult
14+ years
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