Project Gutenberg 2023-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 90 Hearn, Lafcadio 1850 1904 Koizumi, Yakumo Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Xiaoquan, Bayun Hirn, Karin 1869 1943 Natalika $aSweden :$bWahlström & Widstrand, $c1905. Translated selections from: Stray leaves from strange literature. Jari Koivisto "Natalika" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of legends and stories written in the late 19th century. This work encompasses a variety of tales, including those derived from Egyptian, Polynesian, Indian, and Islamic sources, with a particular focus on the themes of beauty, magic, and the intersection of the human and the divine. The collection includes both well-known myths and lesser-known versions of old tales, reflecting Hearn's interest in the exotic and mystical elements of literature from different cultures. The opening of "Natalika" sets the stage for a rich exploration of myth and storytelling, as Hearn introduces his intent to weave together a mosaic of legends that have captivated him. It blends narratives like "Thoth's Book," a mesmerizing tale about the magical powers contained within an ancient Egyptian text, and hints at the allure of characters like Natalika, who emerges among other fascinating figures in the stories that follow. Hearn expresses his desire to share these enchanting stories with a broader audience, inviting readers into a world where magical realism and cultural heritage intertwine. This collection promises a journey through diverse mythologies, exploring human emotions, the supernatural, and the intricate tapestry of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230613125623hearn 1905 SE Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. sv Short stories Legends Tales PS Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 264388 2025-06-28T07:22:40.369028 text/html 264203 264210 2024-12-29T08:38:00.659699 2023-09-30T09:51:49.797114 text/html text/html 160856 2025-06-28T07:22:45.288024 application/epub+zip 162669 2025-06-28T07:22:42.022979 application/epub+zip 162669 2025-06-28T07:22:40.992001 application/epub+zip 290554 2025-06-28T07:22:47.923949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265725 2025-06-28T07:22:44.682980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242174 2025-06-28T07:22:40.064025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241914 2023-06-29T13:03:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18782 2025-06-28T07:22:48.054051 application/rdf+xml 10240 2025-06-28T07:22:41.473968 image/jpeg 2841 2025-06-28T07:22:41.230983 image/jpeg 92773 2023-06-29T13:03:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 157225 2025-06-28T07:22:40.390970 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia sv.wikipedia