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Kokoro

Paperback • 2017 • English

Kokoro

By Lafcadio Hearn

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About the book

The 15 classic essays collected in Kokoro examine the inner spiritual life of Japan.The title itself can be translated as heart, spirit or inner meaning, and that's exactly what this collection teaches us about Japan. Sometimes touching and always compelling, the writings here tell the stories of the people and social codes that make Japan the unique place it is. Kimiko paints the portrait of a beautiful geisha; By Force of Karma tells the story of a Buddhist monk; and in A Conservative, we com...Show more

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ISBN

9780804848862

Publisher

Periplus Editions

Published year

2017

Language

English

Original title

Kokoro

Format

Paperback

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