“No man can possibly know what life means, what the world means, until he has a child and loves it. And then the whole universe changes and nothing will ever again seem exactly as it seemed before.”
Quote by Lafcadio Hearn
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The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn Including the Japanese Letters is a compilation of correspondence and personal essays by Lafcadio Hearn, a Greek-born American writer and critic. The book provides a detailed look into Hearn's life, particularly his time spent in Japan, where he became a prominent figure in the study of Japanese culture. The letters and essays reflect his deep engagement with the Japanese language, literature, and society, offering readers a unique perspective on the cultural exchange between East and West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more
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