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"Rashomon" is a collection of novels by the outstanding modern Japanese writer Akutagawa Ryunosuke. It includes 9 of his classic representative novels, including his famous work, the life-and-death choice between good and evil - "Rashomon"; Natsume Soseki's masterpiece "The Nose"; the original novel of Kurosawa Akira's classic film "Rashomon" - "In the Bamboo Grove", in addition to the critically acclaimed "Hell" and "Kappa". The work shows the glorious artistic achievements of the "Japanese short story genius" from multiple angles. The selected chapters in the book are novel in material, exquisite in conception, with twists and turns in the plots, and profound implications. The characters range from high-ranking officials in temples to ordinary people in the city. It can be said that the various characters of Japan's Taisho era are presented like a quick glance, which can be called a microcosm of the times. After a hundred years, it is still breathtaking and deeply touching to read.
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