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What Japanese literature genre did Hearn notably touch upon?

  • Romance novels

  • Science fiction

  • Historical fiction

  • Legends and ghost stories

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Lafcadio Hearn was an Irish-Greek author who lived in Japan for many years and wrote extensively about the country's culture and history. He was particularly interested in Japanese legends and ghost stories, and many of his works are based on these themes. Hearn's writing has been praised for its vivid descriptions and its ability to capture the essence of Japanese culture.
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