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Viac o knihe

Lafcadio Hearn's life was marked by diverse cultural experiences, beginning on a Greek island and later moving to Ireland, Ohio, New Orleans, the Caribbean, and finally Japan. Initially gaining fame as a sensational journalist, he later became renowned for his writings on Japanese culture, producing notable works that explored themes of spirituality, folklore, and the nuances of Japanese life. His last fifteen years were particularly prolific, during which he wrote influential books that remain significant today, while also teaching at various colleges in Japan.