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In this spine-chilling collection, the deceased exact their vengeance upon the living, artwork springs to life, ethereal brides take possession of mortal men, and a clergyman feasts upon human flesh. These haunting Japanese tales, masterfully retold by a connoisseur of the supernatural, will send shivers down your spine.
Lafcadio Hearn, drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese folklore, breathes new life into spectral entities such as the neckless 'rokuro-kubi', the grotesque 'jikininki' goblins, and the featureless 'mujina' that prowl desolate streets. Hearn's own ghostly childhood memories from 19th-century Ireland infuse these narratives, creating a potent blend of Eastern and Western horror that will captivate and unsettle readers in equal measure.
These tales, brimming with uncanny power and eerie atmosphere, have since become revered classics in Japan. Meticulously curated and introduced by Paul Murray, this collection offers a tantalising glimpse into the shadowy realm where the supernatural and the everyday collide.
Book ISBN: | 9780241381274 |
Book Author: | Lafcadio Hearn |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 16 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-07-25 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 204g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’