The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories Paperback / softback
Edited by Jay Rubin
Paperback / softback
Description
A major anthology of great Japanese short stories introduced by Haruki MurakamiThis is a celebration of the Japanese short story from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to remarkable contemporary works.
It includes the most well-known Japanese writers - Akutagawa, Murakami, Mishima, Kawabata - but also many surprising new pieces, from Yuko Tsushima's 'Flames' to Banana Yoshimoto's 'Bee Honey'.
Ranging over myth, horror, love, nature, modern life, a diabolical painting, a cow with a human face and a woman who turns into sugar, The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories is filled with fear, charm, beauty and comedy. Edited by Jay Rubin with an introduction by Haruki Murakami
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:576 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:04/04/2019
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- ISBN:9780241311905
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:576 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
- Publication Date:04/04/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9780241311905