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Cogwheels and Other Stories
Ryunosuke Akutagawa
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Description for Cogwheels and Other Stories
paperback.
From the literary giant of Japan, who is often referred to as the “Godfather of the Japanese short story,” and after whom the most coveted literary prize of Japan is named, the Akutagawa Prize, comes this collection of three of his greatest short stories.
Akutagawa is probably best known for his story “Rasho¯mon” which was adapted for the screen by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. While he died at the young age of 35, the author penned well over 150 short stories, including “Cogwheels” which he wrote just before his suicide in 1927. Accompanied by stunning woodcuts by renowned artists ... Read more
From the literary giant of Japan, who is often referred to as the “Godfather of the Japanese short story,” and after whom the most coveted literary prize of Japan is named, the Akutagawa Prize, comes this collection of three of his greatest short stories.
Akutagawa is probably best known for his story “Rasho¯mon” which was adapted for the screen by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. While he died at the young age of 35, the author penned well over 150 short stories, including “Cogwheels” which he wrote just before his suicide in 1927. Accompanied by stunning woodcuts by renowned artists ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Mosaic Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Ontario, Canada
ISBN
9781771610674
SKU
V9781771610674
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Ref
99-50
About Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Ryunosuke Akutagawa was born in Tokyo in 1892 and during Taisho period became one of Japan's most celebrated writers before his tragic suicide in 1927.
Reviews for Cogwheels and Other Stories
the flow of his language is the best feature of Akutagawas style. Never stagnant, it moves along like a living thing... His choice of words is intuitive, natural and beautiful. - Haruki Murakami