Rashomon and Other Stories
Rashomon and Other Stories
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Japanese LiteratureKyoto, Japan • Heian Period
1999
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
Rashomon and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, exploring themes of morality, human nature, and perception. It includes "Rashomon," "In a Grove," "The Nose," "Dragon: The Old Potter's Tale," and "The Spider's Thread," each presenting differing perspectives and moral dilemmas faced by individuals in early 20th-century Japan.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rashomon and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa is praised for its psychological depth and exploration of human nature, with a writing style that is both lyrical and concise. The stories’ moral ambiguity engages readers, though some may find the brevity of the tales unsatisfying. Overall, Akutagawa's work is revered for its timeless introspection and narrative ingenuity.
Who Should Read Rashomon and Other Stories?
A reader who enjoys Rashomon and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa likely appreciates psychological depth, moral ambiguity, and Japanese culture. Fans of The Metamorphosis by Kafka or The Lottery by Shirley Jackson may find similar narrative intrigue and thematic complexity in Akutagawa's work.
9,955 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Short Story • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Japanese LiteratureKyoto, Japan • Heian Period
1999
Adult
16-18 years
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