Kokoro: An Intimate Portrait of Japanese Inner Life by Lafcadio Hearn (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Kokoro by Lafcadio Hearn, Patricia Welch 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 HearnAs 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 Hearns 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 Japans future, both good and bad.A Conservative - A samurais 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 Hearns 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 books beauty and how, 125 years later, our understanding of the soul of Japan can still be deepened by Hearns heartfelt prose. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lafcadio Hearn was one of the earliest foreign writers to publish stories and essays about Japan in English. After his arrival in Japan in 1890, he taught English literature and began publishing books on Japan in 1894, soon becoming known as the most perceptive Western interpreter of all things Japanese. His books on Japan include Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan, Kwaidan and In Ghostly Japan.Patricia Welch is a professor of Japanese and Comparative Literature in the Department of Comparative Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics at Hofstra University. Review "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"Many of the essays in Kokoro are informed by Hearns preoccupation and fascination with Japans 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 outsiders perspective…Hearns 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 Long Description 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 Hearns 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 Japans future, both good and bad. A Conservative -- A samurais 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 Hearns 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 books beauty and how, 125 years later, our understanding of the soul of Japan can still be deepened by Hearns heartfelt prose. Review Quote "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 " Description for Sales People Contains 15 essays by Lafcadio Hearn describing the unique beauty of Japans people and customs. A true classic by the most perceptive early Western observer of Japanese culture. This book remains of tremendous interest to students of Japanese history and society. Hearn is the most famous early commentator on Japan and a superb writer. A recent bestselling novel, The Sweetest Fruits by Monique Truong, is based on Hearns life. This book features a foreword by Patricia Welch, a Japanese literature expert and professor of comparative literature at Hofstra University. The previous Tuttle edition, priced at $16.95, sold 5,138 copies since 2017 Details ISBN4805317205 Short Title Kokoro Pages 256 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 4805317205 ISBN-13 9784805317204 Format Paperback Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Subtitle An Intimate Portrait of Japanese Inner Life Publication Date 2022-10-11 NZ Release Date 2022-10-11 US Release Date 2022-10-11 UK Release Date 2022-10-11 Author Patricia Welch Replaces 9784805311387 DEWEY 952.031 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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