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Murder In The Age Of Enlightenment: Essential Stories

Murder In The Age Of Enlightenment: Essential Stories

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by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Bryan Karetnyk (Trans.)
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From a nobleman's court, to the garden of paradise, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, these stories offer dazzling glimpses into moments of madness, murder and obsession. A talented yet spiteful painter is given over to depravity in pursuit of artistic brilliance. In the depths of hell, a robber spies a single spider's thread being lowered towards him. When a body is found in an isolated bamboo grove, a kaleidoscopic account of violence and desire begins to unfold. These are short stories from an unparalleled master of the form. Sublimely crafted and stylishly original, Akutagawa's writing is shot through with a fantastical sensibility. This collection, in a vivid new translation by Bryan Karetnyk, brings together the most essential work from this iconic Japanese writer.

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ISBN13: 9781782275558
ISBN10: 178227555X
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication Year: 2020
Format: Paperback

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    Dark, stylish stories revealing obsession and madness.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you enjoy stories that delve into the darker side of human nature, this collection by Akutagawa is perfect. Each tale is beautifully crafted, blending vivid imagination with a touch of the supernatural, making it an enthralling read for those who appreciate literary depth and intensity. Bryan Karetnyk's translation truly brings out the stylistic flair and haunting mood of these timeless stories.
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