The Spider’s Thread and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa is a masterful collection of seven short stories, including The Spider’s Thread, The Art of Magic, Totsu-chan, The Cart, The Orange, The Dolls, and Snow. Written in a clear yet profound style, the stories explore surreal and symbolic themes, existential anxiety, and moral dilemmas. In the title story, Buddha offers a criminal a chance at redemption via a single spider’s thread, while The Art of Magic examines mastery, desire, and self-discipline. Akutagawa’s narratives blend allegory, dark symbolism, and philosophical depth, inviting careful reading to uncover their multiple layers and making this collection a cornerstone of modern Japanese short fiction.
| Genre & Theme | A collection of philosophical and dark stories from a Japanese master. |
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| ISBN | 9789641912880 |
| Number of Pages | 104 |
| Persian Title | کتاب تار عنکبوت و داستان های دیگر اثر رینوسوکه آکوتاگاوا |
| Writing Style | Wise, cynical, and brilliantly crafted. |
| Weight | 150.000 g |
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| Product Type | Contemporary Short Stories |
| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genre | Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction |
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