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This book contains Ueda Akunari's representative works "Ugetsu Monogatari" and "Spring Moon Monogatari". The full name of "Ugetsu Monogatari" is "Ghost Stories of Ancient and Modern Times" "The Story of Ugetsu" is based on Chinese vernacular novels and consists of many twists and turns of strange stories. The author combines classic Chinese stories of gods and monsters with Japanese folk tales. It is a representative work of "reading novels". "The Story of Spring Rain" is a companion volume to "The Story of Ugetsu". The content comes from traditional Japanese stories and has a strong satirical color. "The Story of Spring Rain" and "The Story of Ugetsu" not only have bizarre content, exquisite stories, and vivid characters, but their layouts and concepts are also unique and full of artistic charm. They are recognized as the pinnacle of Japanese ghost novels and classic masterpieces in the history of Japanese literature.

This book consists of nine stories in five volumes. Some use historical events to explain ideals and ambitions, some use ghosts to condemn injustice in the world, some promote Confucianism to punish evil and encourage good, and some explore religious philosophy and the true meaning of life. "Ugetsu Monogatari" combines Japanese folklore and Chinese stories of gods and monsters, with exquisite and catchy writing, twists and turns in the plot, tight structure, distinctive characters and vivid atmosphere. It is a classic masterpiece in the history of Japanese literature. "Spring Rain Monogatari" is a companion piece to "Ugetsu Monogatari". All the materials are drawn from Japanese official history or unofficial anecdotes. It was drafted in Ueda Akunari's later years. It skillfully combines a large number of elements such as real history and fictional legends, with a strong allegorical and satirical color. It is a masterpiece that reaches the culmination of the author's ideological understanding and life experience, and was only published after his death.