Newly released, ¡°The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories¡± serves up a feast of literature, a smorgasbord of over 30 widely varied modern Japanese writers.
The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories, Edited by Jay Rubin.576 pagesPENGUIN CLASSICS, Fiction.
Unlike a typical anthology, the stories forgo a chronological timeline of publication and are instead framed within categories to best showcase their unique tastes. In the mood for something light and provocative? Dip into ¡°Modern Life and Other Nonsense.¡± Fancy a chilling read to take the edge off summer? The sections ¡°Dread¡± or ¡°Disasters, Natural and Man-Made¡± will cool your heart and head. Interested in samurai Japan? ¡°Loyal Warriors¡± can satisfy your Bushido urge. It¡¯s a recipe for success, thanks to editor Jay Rubin, acclaimed translator and academic.
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