Great Japanese Stories

This new dual-language edition of ten stories selected from The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories celebrates some of the very best Japanese literature from the past hundred years. Each story appears in the original Japanese alongside an expert English translation, providing cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners. Ranging from a witty sendup of modern social graces to a powerful evocation of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, this remarkable collection includes works from beloved authors such as Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, Murakami Haruki and more.