Akutagawa, Ryunosuke
Rashomon and Other Stories (Tuttle Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805314630
- author:
- Akutagawa, Ryunosuke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 12.95 x 0.76 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's Rashomon and Other Stories is a collection of his most celebrated works that continues to resonate with readers today. This volume features some of Akutagawa's most iconic tales, including "In a Grove", where multiple accounts of a samurai's murder are presented, and "Rashomon", which explores the complexities of truth through the eyes of a masterless samurai. Akutagawa's unique storytelling style weaves together themes of human nature, morality, and the search for meaning. In stories like "Yam Gruel" and "The Martyr", Akutagawa delves into the intricacies of Japanese culture and society, often with unexpected and thought-provoking results. This collection showcases Akutagawa's mastery of the short story form, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience. With its diverse range of tales, Rashomon and Other Stories is a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the works of one of Japan's most influential writers.
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