Lafcadio Hearn books in order
Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West
- Lived
- 1850–1904
- Country
- British Empire
- Books
- 36
- Also writes as
- Koizumi Yakumo
Lafcadio Hearn published 4 novels, 8 short story collections, 10 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 9 other books, beginning with Kwaidan (1904).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lafcadio Hearn
Standalone novels in order
Short story collections in order
Some Chinese Ghosts (1887)
A Japanese Miscellany (1901)
Kwaidan (1904)
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things (1904)
Shadowings (1905)
Modern Short Stories (1918)
Non-fiction in order
Historical Sketch Book and Guide to New Orleans and Environs, with Map (1885)
La Cuisine Creole (1885)
"Out of the East" (1895)
Kokoro (1896)
Gleanings in Buddha-fields (1897)
Japan (1904)
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan (1905)
Life and Literature (1922)
A History of English Literature in a Series of Lectures (1927)
Children's books in order
The Boy Who Drew Cats (1898)
The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling (1902)
In Ghostly Japan (1903)
Japanese Fairy Tales (1918)
Poetry in order
Appreciations of Poetry (1916)
Other books in order
The Atlantic Monthly (1895)
Kokoro, Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life (1896)
Exotics and Retrospectives (1898)
Chin Chin Kobakama (1903)
Fantastics and Other Fancies (1914)
Karma and Other Stories & Essays (1921)
On Literature (1922)
The Writings of Lafcadio Hearn (1922)
The Mummy's Foot (1929)
Film and TV adaptations
- Kwaidan (1964)Film · from Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things
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About Lafcadio Hearn
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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lafcadio Hearn FAQ
- How many books has Lafcadio Hearn written?
- Lafcadio Hearn published 4 novels, 8 short story collections, 10 non-fiction books, 4 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lafcadio Hearn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kwaidan.
- What is Lafcadio Hearn's last book?
- The Romance of the Milky Way, and Other Studies & Stories (1905).
- What is Lafcadio Hearn's most famous book?
- Kwaidan (1904) is Lafcadio Hearn's most widely read book.
- Does Lafcadio Hearn write under a pen name?
- Yes: Lafcadio Hearn has also published as Koizumi Yakumo.
- Which Lafcadio Hearn books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things (as Kwaidan, film, 1964).
- Can I read Lafcadio Hearn's books for free?
- Yes. 23 books by Lafcadio Hearn are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.