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Apr 2024
16m 22s

Story Time: The Mirror Maiden by Lafcadi...

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About this episode

Today I'll read you Lafcadio Hearn's short story: The Mirror Maiden. 

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Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore by clicking on the Amazon link.  If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit Patreon.

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