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Lafcadio Hearn
June 27, 1850 – September 26, 1904
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)
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Patrick Lafcadio Hearn was a Greek and Irish writer, translator, and teacher whose work played a significant role in the introduction of the culture and literature of Japan to the mainstream Western world.
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- Birthday · June 27
- Anniversary · September 26
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