{"product_id":"9780241573723","title":"Of Ghosts and Goblins","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eOf Ghosts and Goblins\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers are invited into a captivating collection of chilling tales drawn from the depths of traditional Japanese folklore, meticulously curated by Lafcadio Hearn. This anthology reflects Hearn's unique experiences and memories, intertwining the supernatural with cultural insights that transcend time and geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories within this collection delve into the realms of the supernatural, featuring a diverse array of phantoms, ghouls, and spirits that haunt the landscapes of both Japan and Hearn's own childhood in Ireland. Each tale serves as a window into the complexities of life, death, and the ethereal, where the ordinary merges with the eerie. As readers navigate through these narratives, they encounter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaunting encounters that challenge the perception of reality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorations of grief, memory, and the ties that bind the living to the dead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly drawn characters that embody the cultural spirits of their time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHearn’s writing style is characterised by its lyrical prose and a profound understanding of the human psyche, making each story not only a tale of fright but also a meditation on existence itself. Readers who appreciate Hearn's work may find resonance with other collections of folklore and ghost stories, such as \u003cstrong\u003eKwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things\u003c\/strong\u003e, which similarly explores themes of the supernatural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“In the tales of Hearn, the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, inviting us to question our own understanding of reality.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \u003cstrong\u003eOf Ghosts and Goblins\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, revealing the haunting beauty of cultural narratives and the universal truths they convey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482883285324,"sku":"9780241573723","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780241573723_front.jpg?v=1758065686","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-eu\/products\/9780241573723","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}