Lafcadio Hearn 
Out of the East (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) 
Reveries and Studies in New Japan

Upon publication, the
New York Times reviewed this 1895 collection of Hearn’s essays and pieces of journalism, praising ‘the marvelous simplicity of his style, at once vigorous and delicate.’  The contents run the gamut from spooky stories like ‘The Red Bridal’ to the provocative cultural analysis of essays like ‘Jiujutsu.’

About the author

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as Koizumi Yakumo, was born in Greece, raised in Ireland, spent years in America, and finally became a citizen of Japan.  A journalist and translator, he played a major role in introducing Japanese culture to the West.  His translations of Japanese fairy tales and ghost stories were especially influential.