Professor Akinari Ueda Books

Ueda Akinari was a prominent literary figure in 18th-century Japan, celebrated as an early writer in the yomihon genre. His seminal works, "Tales of Rain and the Moon" and "Tales of Spring Rain," are considered foundational to the Japanese literary canon. Akinari's writing delves into the complexities of the human psyche, often intertwined with the supernatural. His masterful evocation of atmosphere and psychological depth continues to captivate readers.