His loyalty and love for his adopted country was unflagging throughout his life. In his work there are attempts that sociological analysis of Japan (a country that was still exotic and unknown to the West) and tales of horror inspired by Japanese legends, that gained new colors with the talent of Hearn. Through these seven selected short stories you will see the work of this impressive author, whose loyalty and love for his adopted country was unflagging throughout his life.Yuki-OnnaThe Story of Ming-YA GhostA Dead SecretChin Chin KobokamaThe Cedar ClosetA Ghost Story