{"product_id":"the-life-of-a-stupid-man-by-ryunosuke-akutagawa","title":"The Life of a Stupid Man by Ryunosuke Akutagawa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuality Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover Quality: 260 gsm card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a master of Japanese modernist fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, personal pieces that are easy to read in one or two sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and moving look at life, memory, and sadness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact Penguin Little Black Classics edition, ideal for travel or daily reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great starting point if you are new to Japanese classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn affordable gift for readers who love thoughtful literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkutagawa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder The Life of a Stupid Man online in Pakistan and enjoy a timeless classic delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookshelf.pk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68082839159106,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8314\/2466\/files\/TheLifeofaStupidManbyRyunosukeAkutagawa-Bookshelf.pkPakistan.webp?v=1794204809","url":"https:\/\/book-shelf.pk\/products\/the-life-of-a-stupid-man-by-ryunosuke-akutagawa","provider":"Bookshelf.pk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}