Rashomon and Other Stories

New York: Liveright Publishing Corporation. Very Good+ in Very Good- dj. (c.1952). First American Edition. Hardcover. [minor shelfwear to book, faint dust-soiling to top of text block; the jacket is sun-browned, especially along the spine, with a number of tiny nicks and chips along the edges and corners]. (B&W illustrated plates) "Two of the stories in this book, 'Rashomon' and 'In a Grove,' were the source for the Japanese film called 'Rashomon,' which won the grand prize at the 12th International Film Festival at Venice, in 1951. 'In a Grove' is published here in English for the first time, and should take a place among internationally famous short stories." The other four stories are: "Yam Gruel"; "The Martyr"; "Kesa and Morito"; and "The Dragon." Introduction by Howard Hibbett. .