Can you recommend some Japanese short stories from Penguin Books?

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.

There is also 'Palm-of-the-Hand Stories' by Yasunari Kawabata. These are really short and delicate stories that can give you a quick taste of Japanese literary charm.

Penguin Books' Japanese short stories are special because they represent a wide range of voices and styles. They include works from different eras of Japanese literature. Some stories may be from the Edo period, while others are modern. This variety gives readers a comprehensive view of the evolution of Japanese short - story writing.

Another great one is 'Bartleby, the Scrivener' by Herman Melville. It's a rather strange and thought - provoking story about a man who simply prefers not to do things. It makes you think about human nature, work, and the relationship between employer and employee.

Sorry, I haven't read the specific book so I can't recommend a particular story from it directly.

Some of the interesting short stories from Penguin Books might include works by classic authors. For example, stories by Ernest Hemingway. His concise yet powerful writing style makes his short stories engaging. One such story could be 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro', which is a profound exploration of a man's life and his impending death, set against the backdrop of the African landscape.

Sorry, I haven't read every story in it so I can't specifically recommend any. But generally, stories that have won awards or been highly praised in Canadian literary circles might be great picks from this collection.

Well, they often have a strong sense of place. For example, many stories will vividly describe the Japanese landscape, like the mountains, cherry blossoms, and traditional houses.

Sorry, I can't recommend specific stories without having read the entire collection myself. But generally, stories by well - known British authors in the collection are likely to be great reads.

Sorry, without having the book in front of me, it's hard to recommend specific stories. However, stories that focus on the individual's struggle in a fast - paced, urban environment are likely to be included. These can give great insights into the modern British psyche. Also, look for stories that play with different narrative structures, as contemporary writing often experiments in this area.