Out of the East (Routledge Revivals): Reveries and Studies in New Japan

Lafcadio Hearn

ISBN 10: 1138913405 / ISBN 13: 9781138913400

Published by Routledge 2015-03-09, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Out of the East (Routledge Revivals): Reveries and Studies in New Japan
• Publisher: Routledge 2015-03-09
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138913405
• ISBN 13: 9781138913400
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book, first published in 1903, is an account of Lafcadio Hearn’s insights and experiences of Japan. Hearn, known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo, was an international writer who was best known for his books about Japan and Japanese culture. This book will be of interest to students of history and Asian Studies.

About the Author

Hearn (1850-1904) was born in Levkas, Greece, as the son of Greek and British parents. In 1869 he went to the United States and did various work, finally as a journalist. In 1890 he came to Japan and taught English in Japanese schools, and became a Japanese citizen under the name of Koizumi Yakuma. He died in Tokyo.