Kappa by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
The book is a satirical novella that explores the absurdities of human society through the eyes of a man who finds himself in a fantastical land inhabited by kappa, mythical creatures from Japanese folklore. As the protagonist navigates this strange world, he encounters various kappa whose behaviors and societal norms mirror and exaggerate the follies and contradictions of human civilization. Through these encounters, the novella delves into themes of existentialism, the nature of happiness, and the often arbitrary constructs of societal values, ultimately offering a critique of modern life and human nature.
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Japanese
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