{"product_id":"9788494286100","title":"IN GHOSTLY JAPAN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn Ghostly Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dive into the Japan of the afterlife through the masterful pen of Lafcadio Hearn. This work brings together a selection of ghost stories and tales of supernatural beings drawn from the most traditional Japanese folklore, where possessed kimonos, spectral lovers, and cursed inheritances come to life. Hearn intersperses these horror stories with brief texts of Buddhist wisdom, offering the reader not only entertainment but a gateway into the philosophy and beliefs of classical Japan. An essential classic of the horror and ghost genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ghostly Japan takes us into the universe of the Japanese supernatural, a world where the everyday is tinged with mystery and the invisible manifests itself. Lafcadio Hearn, a great expert and popularizer of Japanese culture, presents a series of stories that explore the legends of ghosts and spirits (yokai and yurei) that populate the popular imagination. From a lethal kimono possessed by a young woman's grudge to the return of a lover from the beyond, each story is a journey into the depths of the human soul and the forces that haunt it. The author enriches the experience by interspersing brief, poetic texts that explain concepts of Buddhism and Japanese philosophy, providing a spiritual and cultural context that elevates the work beyond a mere horror tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese folklore and popular mythology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVengeful spirits (yurei) and supernatural beings (yokai).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, death, and grudge as drivers of the supernatural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist philosophy and its view of the afterlife and karma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the material world and the spiritual world in Japanese culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of classic horror literature and ghost stories, especially those interested in Japanese culture and its traditions. It is also an ideal read for readers looking for a literary and poetic approach to Japanese folklore, beyond the simple scare, and for those who appreciate the evocative prose and sensitivity of an author who knew how to build a bridge between East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique collection of Japanese ghost stories, authentic and little known in the West.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the beliefs and spirituality that underlie Japanese folklore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to enjoy the refined and atmospheric prose of Lafcadio Hearn, a master of the genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines the entertainment of horror with philosophical reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hearn, Lafcadio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e SATORI EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 347 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ghostly Japan is a reference work for those who wish to explore the Japanese supernatural imagination from a literary and cultural perspective. Hearn's ability to weave mystery and poetry, along with his deep knowledge of the subject, makes this collection a fascinating and enriching read. Its paperback format makes it accessible to carry anywhere, ideal for immersing yourself in its pages and letting yourself be captivated by the most spectral side of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407470551387,"sku":"9788494286100","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849428610.jpg?v=1781856662","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494286100","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}