Tales grotesque and curious

An English translation of eleven short stories by Japanese writer Akutagawa Ryunosuke, including "Rashomon" and "The Nose." His tales draw on historical material, often treating it grotesquely or humorously, and helped establish him as a leading Japanese short story writer.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

Topic

Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic short stories›Asian, African, and Middle Eastern

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Adults›Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic short stories›Asian, African, and Middle Eastern