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Description: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. This is a perfectly formed gem from the pen of one of Japan's most important modern writers, at once a fable, a comedy and a brilliant satire.A novel of exquisite precision - SpectatorA classic of our times, from a literature that deserves to be better known - ScotsmanA devilishly cool satire on human behaviour - New StatesmanA tiny book with an irresistible quality... exquisite - Sunday TimesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Kappa (Peter Owen Modern Classic). To get started finding Kappa (Peter Owen Modern Classic), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 141

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Peter Owen Limited

Release: 2009

ISBN: 072061337X

Description: 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. This is a perfectly formed gem from the pen of one of Japan's most important modern writers, at once a fable, a comedy and a brilliant satire.A novel of exquisite precision - SpectatorA classic of our times, from a literature that deserves to be better known - ScotsmanA devilishly cool satire on human behaviour - New StatesmanA tiny book with an irresistible quality... exquisite - Sunday TimesWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Kappa (Peter Owen Modern Classic). To get started finding Kappa (Peter Owen Modern Classic), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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