Blue Ghost: A Study of Lafcadio Hearn Hardcover – June 13, 2008

""Blue Ghost: A Study of Lafcadio Hearn"" by Jean Temple is a biographical work that delves into the life and literary contributions of Lafcadio Hearn. Hearn was a renowned writer and journalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is known for his works on Japanese culture and folklore. The book explores Hearn's childhood in Greece, his travels around the world, and his eventual settling in Japan, where he became a naturalized citizen and married a Japanese woman. Temple provides an in-depth analysis of Hearn's writings, including his famous collections of Japanese ghost stories, and examines the impact of his work on the literary world. Additionally, the book delves into Hearn's personal life, including his struggles with poverty, illness, and mental health issues. Overall, ""Blue Ghost"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important literary figures of the late 19th century.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. Read more