3 Strange Tales
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3 Strange Tales

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3 Strange Tales

About this book

3 Strange Tales presents new translations of this classic Japanese author's most well-known stories: Rashomon; A Christian Death; the never-before-published-in-English story, Agni; and a bonus story, In a Grove.
Explore the dark side of humanity in classic Japanese tales.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's 3 Strange Tales unveils a world of moral ambiguity and haunting beauty. This collection features new translations of Akutagawa's most celebrated stories, including "Rashomon," "A Christian Death," and the previously untranslated "Agni," plus the bonus story "In a Grove."

Delve into the minds of characters grappling with life's grim realities, from a servant contemplating theft to a woman seeking redemption. These stories, set in early 20th-century Japan, explore themes of morality, faith, and the supernatural, offering a glimpse into a world both strange and familiar. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, horror, and classic Japanese literature.

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Publisher
One Peace Books
Year
2012
eBook ISBN
9781935548300
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Asian Literary Collections
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Front Matter
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Rashomon
  6. A Christian Death
  7. Agni
  8. In a Grove

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