Publisher's Synopsis
Letters From The Raven is a collection of correspondence between Lafcadio Hearn and Henry Watkin, two literary figures of the late 19th century. Hearn, a writer and journalist, is known for his works on Japanese culture and folklore, while Watkin was a British journalist and writer. The letters exchanged between the two cover a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to personal and family matters. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of these two important literary figures and their views on the world around them. The letters are edited and annotated by Sankichi Hata, an expert in Hearn's works, and provide valuable insights into the life and times of Hearn and Watkin. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
