Akutagawa, Ryunosuke

Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780143039846
author:
Akutagawa, Ryunosuke
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
140mm X 201mm
Genre:
Modern fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.95

Description

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's short stories are marked by highly original imagery, cynicism, beauty and wild humour, making him one of Japan's foremost stylists. This deluxe edition of "Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories" showcases his unique style, featuring tales that depict a past where morality is turned upside down and a medieval Japan peopled by Shoguns and priests, vagrants and peasants.

From the darkly comedic "The Nose" to the haunting "Death Register", Akutagawa's stories paint a rich and imaginative picture of Japan's past. With its unique blend of cynicism and beauty, this collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in modern Japanese literature.

Published by Penguin Classics, this edition features authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. With over 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.

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