Glimpses Of Unfamiliar Japan: A Selection
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A richly atmospheric work of travel writing and cultural observation, Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: A Selection chronicles the experiences of Lafcadio Hearn as he immerses himself in the landscapes, customs, and spiritual life of Meiji-era Japan. Drawing from his firsthand encounters with rural villages, ancient temples, and everyday Japanese life, Hearn presents a world largely untouched by Western influence, rendered with lyrical precision and deep personal reverence. The prose carries a tone of wonder and intimacy, as Hearn illustrates the subtle beauty of Japanese aesthetics — from the architecture of shrines to the rituals of ordinary households — with the eye of both a poet and an ethnographer. This selection distills the most evocative passages from the original two-volume work, offering readers a concentrated portrait of a vanishing Japan that Hearn feared modernization would soon erase. It remains an enduring classic of cross-cultural literature, celebrated for its sensitivity, its vivid descriptive power, and its genuine affection for its subject.
Author: L. Nishizaki
Format: Paperback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly atmospheric work of travel writing and cultural observation, Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: A Selection chronicles the experiences of Lafcadio Hearn as he immerses himself in the landscapes, customs, and spiritual life of Meiji-era Japan. Drawing from his firsthand encounters with rural villages, ancient temples, and everyday Japanese life, Hearn presents a world largely untouched by Western influence, rendered with lyrical precision and deep personal reverence. The prose carries a tone of wonder and intimacy, as Hearn illustrates the subtle beauty of Japanese aesthetics — from the architecture of shrines to the rituals of ordinary households — with the eye of both a poet and an ethnographer. This selection distills the most evocative passages from the original two-volume work, offering readers a concentrated portrait of a vanishing Japan that Hearn feared modernization would soon erase. It remains an enduring classic of cross-cultural literature, celebrated for its sensitivity, its vivid descriptive power, and its genuine affection for its subject.