Hell Screen
jp. 地獄変 · 1918
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Brief Overview
«Hell Screen» is a short story by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa that tells the tale of Yoshihide, an artist renowned for his skill and obsession with art. He is commissioned by a cruel feudal lord to create a mural depicting hell. During the process, Yoshihide faces a moral dilemma when the lord demands that the artist portray a scene based on real suffering. In the story's climax, Yoshihide agrees to a horrific experiment to achieve perfection in his art, leading to tragic consequences. The story explores themes of art, morality, and human cruelty.
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Date of publication: 1 March 2025
Updated: 4 March 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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