Kappa |
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| Author:
| Akutagawa, Ryunosuke |
| Series title: | Peter Owen Modern Classic Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7206-1337-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Publisher: | Peter Owen Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore described as a scaly, child-sized being with a face like a tiger and a sharp, pointed beak. In the hands of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, one man's journey to Kappaland becomes the vehicle for a critique of Japanese life and customs in the tradition of Swift and Kafka. A perfectly formed gem from the pen of one of Japan's most important modern writers, this tale is at once a fable, a comedy, and a brilliant satire.
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore described as a scaly, child-sized being with a face like a tiger and a sharp, pointed beak. In the hands of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, one man's journey to Kappaland becomes the vehicle for a critique of Japanese life and customs in the tradition of Swift and Kafka. A perfectly formed gem from the pen of one of Japan's most important modern writers, this tale is at once a fable, a comedy, and a brilliant satire.