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Greek-Irish writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West (1850–1904)

Also known as: Hearn Lafcadio, Koizumi Yakumo, Patricio Lafcadio Tessima Carlos Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, Yakumo Koizumi, Лафкадио Хирн

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