Kwaidan
Stories and Studies of Strange Things
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Narrado por:
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Blaise Adams
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De:
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Lafcadio Hearn
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Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904), was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos.
According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams. The story titled “Riki-Baka’ is partly based on a personal experience of Hearn's, while “Hi-Mawari” is set in Wales and appears to be an account of a childhood experience.
The three aforementioned essays in part two of the work examine the meaning of the insects and their imagery in art, literature and religion.
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 12
In Ghostly Japan collects 12 ghostly stories from Lafcadio Hearn, deathless images of ghosts and goblins, touches of folklore and superstition, salted with traditions of the nation. While some of these stories contain nightmare imagery worthy of a midnight creature feature, others are not ghostly or ghastly at all. "Bits of Poetry" offers an engaging study on verse, and "Japanese Buddhist Proverbs" explains the meaning of several aphorisms based on Japanese cultural references.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I really enjoyed this
- De Vanessa en 10-02-24
De: Lafcadio Hearn, y otros
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Kwaidan
- De: Lafcadio Hearn
- Narrado por: Walter Covell
- Duración: 2 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 49
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 41
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 40
Based on Japanese literature and foldlore, Kwaidan contains 17 stories. The story of Loichi, the blind biwa player who was called to perform for the dead; of Muso, the journeying priest who encountered a man eating goblin; of the samurai who outwitted the ghost of a dead man. All these plus 14 other spooly tales are included in this collection.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good stories but an old recording
- De Sad Carlos en 05-22-15
De: Lafcadio Hearn
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The Japanese Classics Collection: Literature, Myths, Samurai Philosophy, Folk Tales and More
- The Tale of Genji, The Kojiki, Bushido: The Soul of Japan, The Book of Tea, and Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
- De: Lady Murasaki Shikibu, Basil Hall Chamberlain, Inazo Nitobe, y otros
- Narrado por: Blaise Adams
- Duración: 18 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General3 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia3 out of 5 stars 2
Japanese culture has fascinated the West ever since the country’s doors opened up in the 1800s. In many ways, Japan has remained elusive, and people have travelled from all around the world to see for themselves how unique this nation remains. Another way of exploring this enigmatic culture is through its literature. The English language succeeds surprisingly well in revealing the Japanese sense of life.
De: Lady Murasaki Shikibu, y otros
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Japanese Mythology Collection 2
- Myths and Legends of Japan, Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan and Kwaidan
- De: Lafcadio Hearn, F. Hadland Davis, Richard Gordon Smith
- Narrado por: James Francis Markert
- Duración: 24 h y 13 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5
Together, these three volumes form an essential collection for anyone fascinated by mythology, folklore, and the cultural heritage of Japan. Each story in this anthology is not just a tale. It's a window into the ancient soul of Japan, its people, and its enduring legacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Try again
- De ELIPEGO en 04-16-24
De: Lafcadio Hearn, y otros
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The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth
- The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster Kitsune, Horrendous Oni, and More
- De: Thersa Matsuura
- Narrado por: Thersa Matsuura
- Duración: 6 h y 52 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 7
Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. With information on their cultural significance, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.
De: Thersa Matsuura