The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories
Author: Jay Rubin
A major new anthology of great Japanese short stories introduced by Haruki Murakami.,,This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the great Japanese short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable works being written today. Short story writers already well-known to English-language readers are all included here – Tanizaki, Ak….Read More
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