雨月物語
About this book
巷に跋扈する異界の者たちを呼び寄せる深い闇の世界を、卓抜した筆致で描ききった短篇怪異小説集。秋成壮年の傑作。崇徳院が眠る白峯の御陵を訪ねた西行の前に現れたのは Based on the first woodblock edition of 1776 with illustrations and an introduction for Western readers. Translated and edited by Leon M. Zolbrod *Ugetsu Monogatari*, or *Tales of Moonlight and Rain* numbers among the best-loved Japanese classics. These nine illustrated tales of the supernatural from eighteenth-century Osaka combine popular appeal with a high literary standard. The author, Ueda Akinari, expressed his complex views on human life and society in simple yet poetic language. Akinari questioned the prevailing moral values and standards of his age whilst entertaining his readers with mystery and other-worldly occurrences.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 3087 readers · 244 pages · ≈ 4 h 31 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read 雨月物語?
About ≈ 4 h 31 m — 244 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is 雨月物語?
244 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is 雨月物語?
It sits on the Paranormal, Fiction shelves.
Has 雨月物語 been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Ugetsu (1954), Ugetsu (1953).
Is 雨月物語 in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in 雨月物語?
The main characters include Toshiya Suzuki (1885-1945).
Where does 雨月物語 take place?
It is set in Japan.
Who wrote 雨月物語?
上田 秋成.
Where can I read 雨月物語 online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library