A major anthology of great Japanese short stories introduced by Haruki MurakamiThis is a celebration of the Japanese short story from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to remarkable contemporary works It includes the most wellknown Japanese writers Akutagawa Murakami Mishima Kawabata but also many surprising new pieces from Yuko Tsushimas Flames to Banana Yoshimotos Bee Honey Ranging over myth horror love nature modern life a diabolical painting a cow with a human face and a woman who turns into sugar The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories is filled with fear charm beauty and comedy Edited by Jay Rubin with an introduction by Haruki Murakami
