{"product_id":"hell-screen-short-story-by-ryunosuke-akutagawa","title":"Hell Screen\nShort story by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"drengr_MobileTabbedDescriptionOverviewContent_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"drengr_MobileTabbedDescriptionOverviewContent\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"drengr_MobileTabbedDescriptionOverviewContent\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"drengr_MobileTabbedDescriptionOverviewContent_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"dq2vf6-h9ms3v-bucx0k-h9jy2f\" data-cel-widget=\"drengr_MobileTabbedDescriptionOverviewContent_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHell Screen\" is a haunting masterpiece by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, one of Japan's most influential literary figures. Set in medieval Kyoto, this chilling tale blurs the lines between art, obsession, and madness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story follows Yoshihide, a brilliant but tormented painter commissioned by a cruel lord to create a screen depicting the Buddhist hell. As Yoshihide strives for ultimate realism in his art, the narrative spirals into a nightmarish exploration of artistic dedication taken to extremes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkutagawa's vivid prose brings to life the opulent yet oppressive atmosphere of the imperial court, while delving deep into the psyche of an artist consumed by his craft. The story raises profound questions about the nature of art, the price of perfection, and the thin line between genius and insanity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Hell Screen\" showcases Akutagawa's mastery of the short story form, combining elements of psychological horror, historical fiction, and Buddhist philosophy. Its exploration of the dark depths of human nature and the potentially destructive power of art continues to resonate with readers today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those intrigued by Japanese literature, gothic horror, or tales of artistic obsession, \"Hell Screen\" offers a captivating and unsettling reading experience that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca:text textemphasis=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a:text\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"productInfoTabExpanderHeader0\" class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content-fade\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expander-toggle='{\"allowLinkDefault\":true, \"expand_prompt\":\"Read more\", \"collapse_prompt\":\"Read less\"}'\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-extender-expand\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-expander-prompt\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Book Lovers BD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":55615093768483,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":55615093801251,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":55615093834019,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5872\/2083\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e342a30c-cacf-430b-8fc5-68420704a422.webp?v=1789758940","url":"https:\/\/www.bookloversbd.shop\/products\/hell-screen-short-story-by-ryunosuke-akutagawa","provider":"Book Lovers BD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}