Exotic Japanese Stories: The Beautiful And The Grotesque: 16 Unusual Tales And Unforgettable Images
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Ryunosüké Akutagawa; Translated by Takashi Kojima and John McVittee; Introduction by John McVittee.
Binding: Hardback
Published: LIVERIGHT PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marking on back endpaper, otherwise clean text.
Exotic Japanese Stories: The Beautiful And The Grotesque: 16 Unusual Tales And Unforgettable Images presents a captivating collection of short fiction from a master of Japanese literature. This volume uncovers the intricate interplay between aesthetic beauty and unsettling horror, drawing readers into a world where the sublime often borders on the macabre. Akutagawa's narratives illustrate the complexities of human nature and societal norms through a series of thought-provoking and often chilling scenarios. Each story chronicles a unique facet of the human condition, leaving a lasting impression with its vivid imagery and psychological depth. The author's distinctive voice details a landscape both familiar and profoundly alien, making for an unforgettable reading experience.
Author: Ryunosüké Akutagawa; Translated by Takashi Kojima and John McVittee; Introduction by John McVittee.
Binding: Hardback
Published: LIVERIGHT PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marking on back endpaper, otherwise clean text.
Exotic Japanese Stories: The Beautiful And The Grotesque: 16 Unusual Tales And Unforgettable Images presents a captivating collection of short fiction from a master of Japanese literature. This volume uncovers the intricate interplay between aesthetic beauty and unsettling horror, drawing readers into a world where the sublime often borders on the macabre. Akutagawa's narratives illustrate the complexities of human nature and societal norms through a series of thought-provoking and often chilling scenarios. Each story chronicles a unique facet of the human condition, leaving a lasting impression with its vivid imagery and psychological depth. The author's distinctive voice details a landscape both familiar and profoundly alien, making for an unforgettable reading experience.