The Penguin book of Japanese short stories

Jay Rubin

earliest edition we have, 2018 Penguin Books, Limited, 2018

Penguin classics

"This fantastically varied and exciting collection celebrates the great Japanese short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable works being written today... The Penguin Book of Japanese Short stories is filled with fear, charm, beauty and comedy. Curated by Jay Rubin, who has himself freshly translated several of the stories, and introduced by Haruki Murakami, this book will be a rev...

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Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories paperback · 2019 · Penguin Classics · 576 pages · 9780241311905
Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories edition · 2018 · Penguin Books, Limited · 9780141395630
The Penguin book of Japanese short stories edition · 2018 · Penguin Classics · 517 pages · 9780141395623

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