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Three Japanese Short Stories

By Chiyo Uno and Kafu Nagai and Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Series: Penguin Modern
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Three Japanese Short Stories is a collection of compelling tales by Chiyo Uno, Kafu Nagai, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa, offering a glimpse into Japanese culture and society. Each story explores themes of love, ambition, and the intricacies of human relationships, set against various Japanese historical backdrops. These narratives provide insight into the authors' distinct styles and the rich tapestry of Japan’s literary tradition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this collection if you're drawn to the elegance and depth of Japanese literature, as it offers a diverse array of stories from three renowned authors, each known for their distinct voice and insight into human nature. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate rich cultural contexts, complex characters, and the subtlety of emotions that unfold gently yet profoundly.

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Three Japanese Short Stories

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Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry.

Oh the cruelty of time, that destroys all things!

Beguiling, strange and hair-raising tales from early 20th century Japan—Nagai's Behind the Prison, Uno's Closet LLB and Akutagawa's deeply macabre General Kim.

Series: Penguin Modern

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339749

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 46g

Pages: 64

Collections

Chiyo Uno Fiction General Fiction Kafu Nagai Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Ryunosuke Akutagawa Series: Penguin Modern

About the Author

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was a short-story writer, poet and essayist, and one of the first Japanese modernists translated into English. He was born in Tokyo in 1892, and began writing for student publications at the age of ten. He graduated from Tokyo University with an English Literature degree and worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer in 1919. His mother had suffered a mental breakdown shortly after his birth and he was plagued by fear of inherited insanity all his life. He killed himself in 1927. Chiyo Uno (1897-1996) was a literary icon and celebrated kimono designer, known for her significant contributions to Japanese fashion, film, and literature. She was the winner of the 1957 Noma Literary Prize and was recognised by the Empoeror of Japan for her contributions to literature.

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