Japanese Short Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Japanese Short Stories

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

240 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, the uncontested master of the short story in modern Japanese literature, the stories in this anthology are perfect examples of the decadent aesthetic, with the gorgeous and the grotesque, the splendid and the sordid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.77

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