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Kappa
| Author: | Ryunosuke Akutagawa |
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Peter Owen Publishers, 2009 Hokuseido Press, 1949 Original Japanese publication, 1926 |
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| Book Type: | Collection |
| Genre: | Fantasy |
| Sub-Genre Tags: | Weird (Fantasy) |
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Synopsis
The Kappa is a creature from Japanese folklore described as a scaly, child-sized being with a face like a tiger and a sharp, pointed beak. In the hands of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, one man's journey to Kappaland becomes the vehicle for a critique of Japanese life and customs in the tradition of Swift and Kafka. A perfectly formed gem from the pen of one of Japan's most important modern writers, this tale is at once a fable, a comedy, and a brilliant satire.
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