Kappa

Name: Kappa
Author: Akutagawa Ryunosuke

by Akutagawa Ryunosuke

Satirical narrative about a legendary beast and human-mythical creature encounters

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Akutagawa Ryunosuke

Master of the short story form, famous for psychological depth and dark irony. His tales Rashomon and In a Grove established him as a modernist icon; Japan's most prestigious literary prize bears his name.

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