Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things

by Lafcadio Hearn

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"Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection published in 1904. This haunting volume gathers Japanese ghost stories translated from old texts, alongside tales told directly to Hearn and personal recollections. From vengeful spirits to supernatural encounters, these eerie narratives explore the mysterious world of Japanese folklore.

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Topics: Ghost stories · Japan -- Social life and customs -- Fiction · Legends -- Japan · Paranormal fiction