Kottō : being Japanese curios, with sundry cobwebs


Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers

(4.7 Sterne; 35 Bewertungen)

Kottō contains 20 Japanese stories, collected from different sources and translated by Lafcadio Hearn. The types of stories in this collection are widespread: There are old ghost stories Hearn is best known for (The Legend of Yurei-Daki), his own observations and musings (Pathological), as well as the translation of 'A Woman's Diary', a touching account of the life of the poorer classes in Tokyo, written at the end of the 19th century. (Summary by Availle) (4 hr 19 min)

Kapitel

The Legend Of Yurei-Daki 6:05 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
In a Cup of Tea 7:19 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Common Sense 6:31 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
Ikiryō 10:04 Gelesen von Ruth Golding
Shiryō 6:39 Gelesen von Ana
The Story of O-Kamé 8:06 Gelesen von summerdaze
Story of a Fly 5:27 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
Story of a Pheasant 5:18 Gelesen von summerdaze
The Story of Chūgōro 10:23 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
A Woman's Diary, Part 1 35:34 Gelesen von Availle
A Woman's Diary, Part 2 33:41 Gelesen von Availle
Heiké-gani 4:36 Gelesen von summerdaze
Fireflies 38:44 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
A Drop of Dew 6:41 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
Gaki 25:06 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter
A Matter of Custom 5:18 Gelesen von Eine-von-Vier
Revery 13:06 Gelesen von Martin Geeson
Pathological 6:23 Gelesen von Availle
In the Dead of the Night 6:18 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Kusa-Hibari 9:41 Gelesen von David Barnes
The Eater of Dreams 8:41 Gelesen von Scott Carpenter

Bewertungen

A Real Gem


(5 Sterne)

These stories are amazingly beautiful and often quite poignant. You will fall in love with this audiobook! Check out wiki about the author--he was a real character. I was listening to these tales at night and found myself getting quite caught up in their timeless, wistful quality. Wow. Another 5 stars for the book and the readers. Thanks, Librivox.

A dreamscape of beauty


(5 Sterne)

Thank you for this inspiring reading

Days gone by


(4 Sterne)

Lafcadio Hearn is renowned for his dedication to preserving Japanese myths and legends while making them accessible to a global audience. His translations are notable for including the original Japanese text, which not only ensures authenticity but also facilitates comparisons between various interpretations. This approach is particularly important due to the intricate nature of the Japanese language. By incorporating the original text alongside his translations, Hearn enhances the accessibility of these cultural works to the general public, particularly to the Japanese-speaking audience. The fables and additional writings included in this collection provide valuable insights into Japanese life from centuries past. Hearn's commitment to safeguarding these cultural narratives is worthy of recognition and appreciation.


(3.5 Sterne)

What happened to the Mary Ann Spiegel sections? Went back to re-listen & new reader for her sections. Disappointed!

it definitely held my interest and I enjoyed the readers


(4 Sterne)

canvery good especially the cricket story, hauntingly sad


(5 Sterne)