Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories

A masterful and essential collection of short fiction by Ryunosuke Akutagawa — widely regarded as the father of the Japanese short story and one of the greatest writers in the history of world literature. Startlingly modern, psychologically acute, and endlessly compelling.

About the Book

• Eighteen short stories spanning the full range of Akutagawa's genius — from historical tales set in medieval Japan to darkly modern psychological sketches
• Includes the iconic title story "Rashomon" — a desperate servant in a ruined gate confronts the moral logic of survival in a world without order
• Features "In a Bamboo Grove" — the story of a samurai's murder told through seven contradictory accounts, the basis for Akira Kurosawa's legendary film Rashomon
• Other highlights include "Hell Screen", "The Nose", "Yam Gruel", and "Dragon: The Old Potter's Tale" — each a perfectly crafted gem of psychological and moral complexity
• Introduced and translated by Jay Rubin, with a preface by Haruki Murakami — a testament to Akutagawa's enduring influence on Japanese literature

Why Read This Book?

• Akutagawa is one of the most celebrated writers in Japanese literary history — the Akutagawa Prize, Japan's most prestigious literary award, is named in his honour
• An international classic translated into dozens of languages — essential reading for any lover of world literature
• Concise, psychologically rich, and deeply readable — each story is a world unto itself
• Perfect for fans of Japanese literature, classic short fiction, psychological depth, and literary masterpieces

Book Details

Language: English
Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং
Quality: Premium Quality Books.
Printing: High Quality Printing.
Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)
Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).