Quality Information
- Paper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)
- Cover Quality: 260 gsm card
- Printing: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish
About This Book
The Life of a Stupid Man by Ryunosuke Akutagawa is a short, thoughtful collection of autobiographical writing from one of Japan's finest modernist storytellers. Part of the Penguin Little Black Classics series, it offers a quiet and honest look at a troubled mind. It is a good choice for Pakistani readers who enjoy classic literature in a small, easy-to-carry book.
Why You'll Love This Book
- Written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a master of Japanese modernist fiction
- Short, personal pieces that are easy to read in one or two sittings
- An honest and moving look at life, memory, and sadness
- A compact Penguin Little Black Classics edition, ideal for travel or daily reading
- A great starting point if you are new to Japanese classics
- An affordable gift for readers who love thoughtful literature
Full Description
"What is the life of a human being - a drop of dew, a flash of lightning?" This sad and striking question sits at the heart of The Life of a Stupid Man, a collection of autobiographical stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927).
Akutagawa is celebrated as one of Japan's great modernist writers. In these short pieces, he looks back on his own life with rare honesty, sharing moments of beauty, doubt, and sorrow in clear and simple language. The result is a short book that stays with you long after the last page.
This edition is part of Penguin's Little Black Classics, created to celebrate the wide range of Penguin Classics from around the world and across many centuries. Each small volume brings together powerful stories, poems, and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions of readers. If you enjoy Akutagawa's work, you may also like his collection Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories.
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