Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
Born in 1892
Short Stories
Akutagawa Ryūnosuke was a prominent Japanese writer known for his technical virtuosity and imaginative fiction.
Born in 1892, he was adopted by his uncle after his mother went insane.
Excelling in school, Akutagawa developed a passion for Western literature.
He gained recognition for his short stories, which often reinterpreted classical works and historical incidents from a modern perspective.
His themes included human egoism and the value of art.
Akutagawa's work spans various genres, including stories set in different historical periods.
Despite his success, he struggled with health and nervous problems, which influenced his later autobiographical writings.
Akutagawa died by suicide in 1927 at the age of 35.
