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Sadakichi Hartmann was born in Nagasaki Harbor, to a German businessman and a Japanese mother. His mother died during childbirth and Sadakichi was sent to Germany to be raised. He arrived in America in 1882 and became friends with Walt Whitman. Sadakichi became an art and literary critic, wrote plays, short stories and several volumes of poetry. His poetry was heavily influenced by both the Japanese forms and Symbolist poets like Stéphane Mallarmé. - Summary by Nemo

Discover the hauntingly beautiful world of Sadakichi Hartmann, a remarkable art and literary critic known for his evocative plays, short stories, and poetry. In this collection of seven early short stories, Hartmann explores profound themes of beauty and death, love and the soul, and the very essence of existence. As noted in the books biographical note, great authors often strip away the masks of life, revealing the stark truths of beauty. Summary by Nemo.

Mother Earth was a groundbreaking American anarchist journal that proudly proclaimed itself A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature. Founded in early 1906 and initially edited by the formidable Emma Goldman, this publication featured thought-provoking articles from contemporary activists and writers across Europe and the United States, alongside compelling essays from historical figures. This is the first volume in the series, offering a rich exploration of ideas and movements that shaped a pivotal era.