This collection includes both the historical stories and novellas that brought Akutagawa worldwide fame and are automatically associated with his name, including the legendary "In a Grove," which served as the basis for the immortal film "Rashomon" by Kurosawa, as...
well as lesser-known stories that are even more revered in the author's homeland, set against the backdrop of the contemporary reality of early 20th century Japan, which still retains many features of national identity, yet is eagerly and swiftly "Europeanizing".
This collection includes both the historical stories and novellas that brought Akutagawa worldwide fame and are automatically associated with his name, including the legendary "In a Grove," which served as the basis for the immortal film "Rashomon" by Kurosawa, as well as lesser-known stories that are even more revered in the author's homeland, set against the backdrop of the contemporary reality of early 20th century Japan, which still retains many features of national identity, yet is eagerly and swiftly "Europeanizing".
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