Hell of Solitude and the art of the unstorylike story

Join us for an evening exploring the work of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, one of the central figures of twentieth-century Japanese literature.

The event will include:

• Readings from , a new selection of Akutagawa's fiction, poetry, and philosophical prose, translated by Ryan Choi, and winner of an English PEN award
• A roundtable discussion with Claire Demenez, Bryan Karetnyk, and Takeshi Morisato, followed by Q&A
• A drinks reception, at which copies of Hell of Solitude will be available for purchase

The event is free, but booking is recommended.

Please be aware that photos and videos will be taken at this event and used by Japan House London, the University of Edinburgh and the Japanese Consulate for promotional purposes on our social media and websites.

Event venue & nearby stays

MacLaren Stuart Building, Old College, University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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