by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a… Read the rest
Month: January 2021
As I Grow Older
by Langston Hughes
It was a long time ago. I have almost forgotten my dream. But it was there then, In front of me, Bright like a sun-- My dream. And then the wall rose, Rose slowly, Slowly, Between me… Read the rest
Ardella
by Langston Hughes
I would liken you To a night without stars Were it not for your eyes. I would liken you To a sleep without dreams Were it not for your songs.… Read the rest
Lafcadio Hearn
Lafcadio Hearn (1850 – 1904) whose Japanese name was Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲?), was an international author best known for his Japanese legends and ghost stories, Chinese stories, and for Americans particularly, his voodoo stories written during his ten years … Read the rest
Yuki-Onna
by Lafcadio Hearn
In a village of Musashi Province (1), there lived two woodcutters: Mosaku and Minokichi. At the time of which I am speaking, Mosaku was an old man; and Minokichi, his apprentice, was a lad of eighteen years. … Read the rest
The Story of Ming-Y
by Lafcadio Hearn
The ancient Words of Kouei—Master of Musicians in the Courts of the Emperor Yao:— When ye make to resound the stone melodious, the Ming-Khieou,— When ye touch the lyre that is called Kin, or the guitar that … Read the rest
A Ghost
by Lafcadio Hearn
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Perhaps the man who never wanders away from the place of his birth may pass all his life without knowing ghosts; but the nomad is more than likely to make their acquaintance. I refer to the … Read the rest
A Dead Secret
by Lafcadio Hearn
A long time ago, in the province of Tamba, there lived a rich merchant named Inamuraya Gensuke. He had a daughter called O-Sono. As she was very clever and pretty, he thought it would be a pity … Read the rest