In a Grove
jp. 藪の中 · 1922
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Interesting Facts
- The book «In a Grove» is one of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's most famous works and is considered a classic of Japanese literature.
- The work is a story where events are described from different viewpoints, allowing the reader to form their own understanding of what happened.
- The story «In a Grove» inspired Akira Kurosawa to create the famous film «Rashomon», which received international recognition and numerous awards.
- The narrative structure of the book is unique in that each character tells their version of events, creating layers and ambiguity in perception.
- The theme of the subjectivity of truth and the relativity of human perception is central to the work and prompts readers to reflect on the nature of truth.

Date of publication: 1 March 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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