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Lafcadio Hearn

Lafcadio Hearn (1850–1904) was an Irish writer, novelist and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Koizumi Yakumo; Yakumo Koizumi; Patrick Lafcadio Hearn.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Patrick Lafcadio Hearn.

Also worked under the name Koizumi Yakumo.

Born at Lefkada in 1850, died at Ōkubo in 1904.

In detail

Lafcadio Hearn studied at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens. the recorded working language is English, Japanese and French.

The field of work recorded is journalism, horror literature and translating activity. Elizabeth Bisland is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Lafcadio Hearn House. Employment is recorded with Matsue kita kōtō gakkō, Shimane Normal School and Fifth High School. Positions recorded include foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan.

Work by Lafcadio Hearn is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lafcadio Hearn”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313638: Lafcadio Hearn

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