Lafcadio Hearn

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and insightful biography of Lafcadio Hearn. Born on the Greek island of Lefkada, Patrick Lafcadio Hearn ( 1850 - 1904) was an internationally renowned writer. He is best remembered for his books about Japan, particularly those that concern Japanese legends and ghost stories. Edward Thomas's biography offers a unique insight into the life and mind of this incredible writer, and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in Hearn's life and work. Philip Edward Thomas (1878 - 1917) was an Anglo-Welsh author best remembered for his war poetry. This vintage book is being republished in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.