[Pocket Edition] World Literature Classics Library - Rashomon

Author: (Japan) Ryunosuke Akutagawa
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Ryunosuke Akutagawa was a distinguished writer of modern Japan, renowned as the "genius with a (demonic) talent." His highest achievement in literary creation lies in the short story, with works such as Rashomon, The Bamboo Grove, and The Nose being among his most famous classic masterpieces. As early as the 1920s, Lu Xun introduced Rashomon and The Nose to China. Ryunosuke Akutagawa's works were also deeply admired by renowned older-generation translators such as Xia Guizun, Xia Yan, and Lou Shiyi, all of whom have translated his works. This book is adapted from Ryunosuke Akutagawa's short story The Bamboo Grove. The film Rashomon, directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, created a global sensation and was hailed as one of the "top ten most valuable films in history," further cementing the profound impact of Akutagawa's novel.