Publisher's Synopsis
Glimpses of an Unfamiliar Japan is a book written by Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish-Greek journalist and writer who lived in Japan for over a decade in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that provide a unique and intimate glimpse into Japanese culture and society during a time when Japan was rapidly modernizing and opening up to the world.The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on Hearn's experiences in Tokyo, while the second part explores the more rural areas of Japan. Throughout the book, Hearn describes his encounters with various aspects of Japanese life, including religion, art, literature, and folklore.Hearn's writing style is poetic and evocative, and he often incorporates Japanese words and phrases into his prose. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes and scenery he encounters, as well as the customs and traditions of the people he meets.Overall, Glimpses of an Unfamiliar Japan is a fascinating and insightful look into a country and culture that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time of its publication. It remains a popular and influential work of travel writing and cultural exploration today.There seems to be a sense of divine magic in the very atmosphere, through all the luminous day, brooding over the vapoury land, over the ghostly blue of the flood--a sense of Shinto. With my fancy full of the legends of the Kojiki, the rhythmic chant of the engines comes to my ears as the rhythm of a Shinto ritual mingled with the names of gods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
