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Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Michael Emmerich

• Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
• Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Michael Emmerich
• Page: 208
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• ISBN: 9781805330295
• Publisher: Steerforth Press

Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories

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Madness, murder and obsession: a stylishly original and fantastical collection of stories from an iconic Japanese writer A collection of the 7 essential Akutagawa short stories, in a vivid and elegant translation – the perfect introduction to this master of prose “A born short-story writer. . . one never tires of reading and re-reading his best works” – Haruki Murukami From a nobleman's court, to the garden of paradise, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, these 7 shrot stories offer dazzling glimpses into moments of madness, murder and obsession. A talented yet spiteful painter is given over to depravity in pursuit of artistic brilliance. In the depth of hell, a robber spies a single spider's thread being lowered towards him. When a body is found in an isolated bamboo grove, a kaleidoscopic account of violence and desire begins to unfold. These are short stories from an unparalleled master of the form. Sublimely crafted and stylishly original, Akutagawa's writing is shot through with a fantastical sensibility. This collection, in a vivid translation by Bryan Karetnyk, brings together the most essential works from this iconic Japanese writer. Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: outstanding classic storytelling from around the world, in a stylishly original series design. From newly rediscovered gems to fresh translations of the world’s greatest authors, this series includes such authors as Stefan Zweig, Hermann Hesse, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa and Gaito Gazdanov.

Review: Murder in the Age of Enlightenment by Ryūnosuke
While the titular story is my least favorite, its title suits the collection well as each story hinges on death—either murder or suicide. On the 
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Madness, murder and obsession: a stylishly original and fantastical collection of stories from an iconic Japanese writer A collection of the 7 essential 
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment. Essential Stories. Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Translated by Bryan Karetnyk.
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment by Ryunosuke
From an isolated bamboo grove, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, to the Emperor's court, they offer glimpses into moments of madness, murder, and obsession.
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories. Ryūnosuke stories offer dazzling glimpses into moments of madness, murder and obsession 
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories - Kindle edition by Akutagawa, Ryūnosuke, Clohosy-Cole, Tom, Karetnyk, Bryan.
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
From an isolated bamboo grove, to a lantern festival in Tokyo, to the Emperor's court, they offer glimpses into moments of madness, murder, and obsession.
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
Madness, murder and obsession: a stylishly original and fantastical collection of stories from an iconic Japanese writerA collection of the 7 essential 
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories
Murder in the Age of Enlightenment: Essential Stories ; Publication Date: April 6th, 2021. Publisher: ; Publisher: Pushkin Collection ; ISBN: 9781782275558.

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