Well, 'Snow Country' by Kawabata is also part of such collections sometimes. It delves deep into themes of love, isolation and the beauty of nature in a Japanese rural setting.
Sure. 'The Izu Dancer' by Yasunari Kawabata is often considered a great one. It beautifully depicts the encounter between a young student and a dancer during a trip.
Since I haven't read every story in the 'the penguin collection of japanese short stories', I can't give exact recommendations. However, considering the reputation of Penguin collections, it could contain stories that are both critically acclaimed and popular. It might have stories that deal with themes like love, loss, and the search for identity, which are common in Japanese literature.
I haven't read the 'darkness collection of short stories' specifically. But generally, short stories in such collections might deal with themes like the human psyche in difficult situations, mystery, or the darker side of life. You could start by looking at reviews online to find the most popular or well - written ones in that collection.
Sure. One interesting story could be 'The Lost Key'. It's about a young boy who loses his house key and his adventure while trying to find it. Another might be 'The Old Tree' which tells of the memories associated with an old tree in a village.
Sure. One interesting story could be 'The Postmaster' by Rabindranath Tagore. It's about a young postmaster from Calcutta who is sent to a rural village. His loneliness and the relationship he forms with a young village girl is quite touching.
Love is a common theme. Japanese women often write about different forms of love, such as unrequited love or the love within a family.
Sure. One of the great short stories in the collection might be 'The Lost Key'. It's a story about a young boy who loses his most precious key which unlocks a mysterious box his grandfather left him. Another could be 'The Silent Forest' that takes you on a journey through a forest where no sound can be heard, creating an eerie yet captivating atmosphere.
I'm not sure exactly which collection you mean by 'the body short story' in a very specific sense. But if there are mystery - themed stories in it, they might be really engaging. For example, a story that revolves around solving a mystery related to a body could keep the readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.
Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is a great one. It's about a man who is haunted by the vulture - like eye of an old man he lives with, and his descent into madness as he tries to deal with it.
Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is a great one. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's vulture - like eye and eventually kills him. The way the narrator's guilt builds up is really spooky.
Sure. 'Nightfall' is a great one. It shows Asimov's ability to create a complex and fascinating world where the coming of night is a terrifying and rare event. Another is 'The Bicentennial Man' which explores themes of humanity, identity and the rights of artificial beings.