Inu to Fue: The Dogs and the Flute

JAPANESE EDITION with notes in English

A lively introduction to Japanese literature by world famous author Akutagawa Rynosuke

Kami-naga-hiko lives in the ancient Japanese province of Yamato. He makes his living as a wood-cutter, but he is also an exceptionally talented musician. One day, a mountain god, who has been captivated by the sound of Kami-naga-hiko's playing, offers to give him anything, anything he cares to mention, in grateful thanks for the joy that his music brings. At first the ...