Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by ; ; ;
Edition: DELUXE
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-10-31
Publisher(s): Penguin Classics
  • Free Shipping Icon

    Free Shipping On Orders Over $35

    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify towards the $35 purchase minimum.

List Price: $18.00

Buy New

Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
$17.82

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

This collection features a brilliant new translation of the Japanese master’s stories, from the source for the movie Rashomonto his later, more autobiographical writings.

Author Biography

Ryunosuke Akutagawa (1892-û1927) was one of Japan-'s greatest modern writers.

Haruki Murakami has written eleven novels, including Kafka on the Shore, as well as numerous other works.

Jay Rubin-'s translations include many of Haruki Murakami-'s works.

Yoshihiro Tatsumi is often called -ôthe grandfather of Japanese alternative comics.-ö His graphic novels include The Push Man and Other Stories.

Table of Contents

Note on Japanese Name Order and Pronunciation vii
Acknowledgments ix
Chronology xi
Introduction: Akutagawa Ryunosuke: Downfall of the Chosen xix
Further Reading xxxviii
Translator's Note xli
Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories
A WORLD IN DECAY
Rashomon
3(7)
In a Bamboo Grove
10(10)
The Nose
20(8)
Dragon: The Old Potter's Tale
28(10)
The Spider Thread
38(4)
Hell Screen
42(35)
UNDER THE SWORD
Dr. Ogata Ryosai: Memorandum
77(6)
O-Gin
83(7)
Loyalty
90(21)
MODERN TRAGICOMEDY
The Story of a Head That Fell Off
111(9)
Green Onions
120(10)
Horse Legs
130(17)
AKUTAGAWA'S OWN STORY
Daidoji Shinsuke: The Early Years
147(16)
The Writer's Craft
163(9)
The Baby's Sickness
172(8)
Death Register
180(6)
The Life of a Stupid Man
186(20)
Spinning Gears
206(31)
Notes 237

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.