Rashomon and Other Stories
Author: Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
Before his tragic death in 1927, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, author of “Rashomon”, one of the most renowned stories of Japanese literature, wrote more than 100 short stories. Since his death, he has been described as one of the best-read men of his generation.Included in this timeless collection are Akutagawa’s “In a Grove”, a psychologically sophisticated tale about murder, rape….Read More
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