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Lefcadio Hearn
(Koizumi Yakumo)
Born: Greece, 1850
Died: Japan, 1904 |
David Baldwin
writes about Hearn
Copyright © 2001-2006
Greece-Japan.com
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(photo above) View of Lefcadio Hearn Street from the seaside - Lefcada town
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Walking along the street where
Lefcadio Hearn was born. The street sign reads in Greek:
"Lefcadio Hearn Yakumo Koizumi Street" |
"Here was born
Lefcadio Hearn
27 June 1850"
(right photo plaque)
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This plaque was placed at the end of Lefcadio Hearn Street by the Hearn Society of Matsue in 2000. |
It is worth noting that Lefkadio Hearn was born in Greece, which is noted since antiquity for its high seismic activity, and passed away in another earthquake-plagued country, i.e.Japan. The house where LH was born is a typical example of the Lefkadite architectural style. Buildings in Lefkada, much like in Japan, are designed to this day to be earthquake-resistant, consisting of a lightweight upper structure and featuring stone ground floors and wooden upper floors.
The technique exists until now and it can be seen also at Hearn's house. (more info about Lefkadite structure system) |
NEXT : Some views of Lefcada island
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Photos taken in August 2006 by Ph. Gkritziotis |
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