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Kokoro: Hints and Echos of Japanese Inner Life

by Lafcadio Hearn · 1896

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The 15 essays collected here examine the inner spiritual life of Japan through the people that make Japan the unique place it is. The word "Kokoro" itself can be translated as "heart," "spirit" or "inner meaning," and that's exactly what this title can teach us about Japan.

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adult
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long · 400 pages
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