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Lafcadio Hearn

The Goblin Spider

language ( Jan. 9, 2019)

Beautifully illustrated Japanese fairy tale.

A visually sublime and powerful short story featuring a tricky shape-shifting goblin spider.

This famous little book has unforgettable artwork and was originally printed on crepe paper and illustrated with hand-colored woodcuts.

This is one of the five 'Japanese Fairy Tale' books translated by Lafcadio Hearn and published by T. Hasegawa more than one hundred years ago.

  • The Goblin Spider
  • The Boy Who Drew Cats
  • The Fountain of Youth
  • Chin Chin Kobakama
  • The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling

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