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Kokoro : An Intimate Portrait of Japanese Inner Life by Lafcadio Hearn (2022, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherTuttle Publishing

ISBN-104805317205

ISBN-139784805317204

eBay Product ID (ePID)28057265456

Product Key Features

Book TitleKokoro : an Intimate Portrait of Japanese Inner Life

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAsia / Japan, Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies, Popular Culture, Anthropology / Cultural & Social

Publication Year2022

GenreTravel, Social Science, History

AuthorLafcadio Hearn

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight11 Oz

Item Length5.1 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Many of the essays in Kokoro are informed by Hearn's preoccupation and fascination with Japan's headlong rush to catch up with the West. Now, 125 years later, his heartfelt reflections on the psyche of a nation in a time of transition still captivate the reader." -- The Japan Times, "This book is a brilliant analysis of the collective Japanese heart from an honest outsider's perspective...Hearn's prose is as vivid as it gets. He writes in a way that reads like fiction--as if life simply couldnÆt be as beautiful as he describes..." -- Dominique Jardiolin, "Chroniqled" bookstagram, "When not penning his observations, travels and historico-cultural analysis, Hearn switches to passages of novelistic invention, as if crafting an inspirational gothic fantasy out of Japan that will take him to the heart (kokoro"") of the mystery of human existence."" -- The Japan Times ", "When not penning his observations, travels and historico-cultural analysis, Hearn switches to passages of novelistic invention, as if crafting an inspirational gothic fantasy out of Japan that will take him to the heart ("kokoro") of the mystery of human existence." -- The Japan Times

Dewey Decimal952.031

Synopsis"The papers composing this volume treat of the inner rather than of the outer life of Japan, for which reason they have been grouped under the title Kokoro (heart). [This] word signifies also mind, in the emotional sense; spirit; courage; resolve; sentiment; affection; and inner meaning, just as we say in English, "the heart of things." -- Lafcadio Hearn As an interpreter of Japan for the West, Lafcadio Hearn has no peer. His books are still read with fascination by foreigners and Japanese alike--a tribute to his keen powers of observation and the vividness of his prose. Kokoro is Hearn's love letter to Japan--his exploration of the genius of Japanese civilization and the wonder he felt at encountering these islands and their inhabitants. The 15 extraordinary stories in this book include: "Kimiko"-- A beautiful geisha hatches a desperate plan to save her mother from poverty but then must make a heartbreaking choice. "A Conservative"-- A samurai's son embraces the West and travels to Europe but finds his new home to be a shallow and faithless land. "A Street Singer"-- A woman captivates crowds with the beauty of her voice, but her life story goes much deeper than her musical talents. "By Force of Karma"-- The peculiar tale of a Buddhist priest who receives a letter from a mysterious woman and ultimately takes his own life. Published six years after Hearn arrived in Japan, these stories focus on the inner spiritual life of the Japanese. Sometimes touching and always compelling, they are drawn from Hearn's own experiences, telling stories of the people and customs that still make Japan so unique. Kokoro includes an informative foreword by Patricia Welch which highlights how, 125 years later, our understanding of Japan can still be deepened by Hearn's heartfelt prose., 'The papers composing this volume treat of the inner rather than of the outer life of Japan, for which reason they have been grouped under the title Kokoro (heart). [This] word signifies also mind, in the emotional sense; spirit; courage; resolve; sentiment; affection; and inner meaning, just as we say in English, the heart of things.' -- Lafcadio Hearn As an interpreter of Japan for the West, Lafcadio Hearn is without parallel. His books are still read with fascination that is a tribute to his keen powers of observation and the vividness of his prose. Kokoro is Hearn's love letter to Japan -- his exploration of the genius of Japanese civilization and the wonder he felt at encountering the islands and their inhabitants.His 15 extraordinary essays include: 'Kimiko' -- The story of a beautiful geisha who hatches a desperate plan to save her mother from poverty but then must make a heartbreaking choice. 'A Glimpse of Tendencies' -- As Western powers gain greater influence in Japan, Hearn sees massive change in Japan's future, both good and bad. 'A Conservative' -- A samurai's son embraces the West and travels to Europe but finds his new home to be a shallow and faithless land. 'A Street Singer' -- A singer captivates a crowd with the beauty of her song, but her story goes much deeper than her musical talent. 'By Force of Karma' -- The peculiar story of a Buddhist priest who receives a letter from a mysterious woman and ultimately takes his own life. Published six years after Hearn arrived in Japan, these essays focus on understanding the inner spiritual life of the Japanese. Sometimes touching and always compelling, they are drawn from Hearn's own experiences, telling stories of the people and customs that still make Japan so unique. Kokoro includes an informative foreword by Hearn expert Patricia Welch which highlights the book's beauty and how, 125 years later, our understanding of the soul of Japan can still be deepened by Hearn's heartfelt prose.

LC Classification NumberDS822.3.H4 2022