Very Limited Edition. Only 500 copies printed in its first edition. 

"Lafcadio Hearn's Lectures on Tennyson" by Shigetsugu Kishi contains a series of lectures and writings by Lafcadio Hearn focused on the works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a famous English poet. Tennyson was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign. The book provides insight into Hearn's interpretations of Tennyson's poetry and is a testament to Hearn's influence on literary studies in Japan.

The author was Hearn's last student in the Imperial University of Tokyo who 39 years later "undertook to rewrite them, and at last completed them, when my hair was grey, and I was almost decrepit."

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More About Lafcadio Hearn (1850–1904):

Hearn  was a writer, journalist, and teacher known for his books about Japan, where he lived for the last 14 years of his life. He became a naturalized Japanese citizen and immersed himself in Japanese culture and folklore. He is best known for his books about Japan, including "Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan" and "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things." His work introduced Western audiences to Japanese culture, myths, and legends. Hearn also taught English literature at various Japanese schools, including Matsue High School and Tokyo Imperial University. His lectures and writings on Western literature, including the works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, reflect his deep engagement with both Western and Japanese literary traditions. Hearn's unique perspective as a Western writer deeply engaged with Japanese culture made him a significant figure in both Western and Japanese literary circles. His works remain influential in the study of Japanese folklore and literature, and his literary contributions have left a lasting legacy in both the Western and Eastern literary worlds.