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The work of Ryunosuke Akutagawa enjoys well-deserved popularity both in our country and around the world, and his most famous novellas and stories, such as "In the Land of Water" and "In a Grove" and "The Gate of Rashomon," are... regularly reissued. However, the letters collected in this edition to school friends, teachers, and fellow writers allow us to see the renowned Japanese author from a different, less known side and show us Akutagawa the man, with all his hopes, dreams, and disappointments. The essays and articles presented in the collection demonstrate Akutagawa's perspective on literature, criticism, and the differences between East and West.

1. A unique opportunity to get to know Ryunosuke Akutagawa not only as a master of fiction but also as a personality: the letters reveal his deep experiences, hopes, and disappointments, allowing one to see the living person behind the literary genius.
2. The collection contains not only correspondence but also essays and articles by the author — in them, he shares his views on literature, criticism, and cultural differences between the East and the West. This helps to gain a deeper understanding of the writer's worldview and the origins of his creativity.
3. The edition serves as a valuable resource for studying the literary process of the early 20th century and the influence of Eastern tradition on world literature. Akutagawa's texts are distinguished by depth of thought, psychological insight, and elegance of style — they will be of interest to a wide range of readers.

Author: Рюноскэ Акутагава

Printhouse: AST

Series: Exclusive Classics. Best

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2026

ISBN: 9785171857929

Number of pages: 480

Size: 190х125х25 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 443 g

ID: 1737071

1. A unique opportunity to get to know Ryunosuke Akutagawa not only as a master of fiction but also as a personality: the letters reveal his deep experiences, hopes, and disappointments, allowing one to see the living person behind the literary genius.
2. The collection contains not only correspondence but also essays and articles by the author — in them, he shares his views on literature, criticism, and cultural differences between the East and the West. This helps to gain a deeper understanding of the writer's worldview and the origins of his creativity.
3. The edition serves as a valuable resource for studying the literary process of the early 20th century and the influence of Eastern tradition on world literature. Akutagawa's texts are distinguished by depth of thought, psychological insight, and elegance of style — they will be of interest to a wide range of readers.

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