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The Romance of the Milky Way, and Other Studies & Stories

by Lafcadio Hearn

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Lafcadio Hearn is known for his captivating tales that blend Japanese folklore with philosophical insights. This book is a collection of stories and essays that showcase his unique approach to literature and his appreciation of the supernatural. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyr...

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