Akutagawa
Definition
A proper noun of Japanese origin famous in universal culture, indissolubly associated with the modernist writer Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (eighteen ninety-two - nineteen twenty-seven), considered the 'father of the Japanese short story'; his masterful work, including the short stories 'Rashōmon' and 'In a Grove', revolutionized narrative structure by introducing multiple perspectives and psychological relativism. In his memory, the Akutagawa Prize was established, the highest and most coveted literary distinction in Japan for debut authors, serving as a structural pillar for promoting contemporary literary talents.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Akutagawa
- Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine proper noun, structurally singular and uninflected in standard configurations. |
| Formation | Linguistic transliteration from original Japanese components, preserving the native kanji-based semantic roots. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.kɯ.ta.ɡa.wa] |
| Source | Bungakukai Literary Records and International Biographical Dictionaries |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Nuvelele lui Akutagawa analizează în profunzime contradicțiile etice ale naturii umane din perioada feudală.
EN: Akutagawa's short stories thoroughly analyze the ethical contradictions of human nature during the feudal period.
RO: Câștigarea prestigiosului premiu Akutagawa garantează adesea succesul comercial imediat al unui autor japonez.
EN: Winning the prestigious Akutagawa Prize often guarantees the immediate commercial success of a Japanese author.
RO: Ecranizarea cinematografică a capodoperei lui Akutagawa a impus termenul de 'efect Rashōmon' în arta cinematografică.
EN: The cinematic adaptation of Akutagawa's masterpiece introduced the term 'Rashōmon effect' into cinematography.
RO: El studiază proza lui Akutagawa pentru a înțelege tehnicile de îmbinare a folclorului vechi cu psihologia modernă.
EN: He studies Akutagawa's prose to understand the techniques of blending ancient folklore with modern psychology.
Idioms & Phrases
Premiul Akutagawa / Akutagawa Prize / Akutagawa Shō
RO: Cea mai faimoasă distincție literară semestrială din Japonia, acordată din o mie nouă sute treizeci și cinci pentru cea mai bună ficțiune serioasă.
EN: The most famous semi-annual literary distinction in Japan, awarded since nineteen thirty-five for the best serious fiction.
Stilul Akutagawa / Akutagawa narrative style
RO: Tehnică de scriere concisă, fină și ironică, caracterizată prin detalii macabre distilate cu o precizie stilistică impecabilă.
EN: A concise, fine, and ironic writing technique, characterized by macabre details distilled with impeccable stylistic precision.
Nuvelele de tip Akutagawa / Akutagawa-esque short stories
RO: Opere literare scurte axate pe explorarea cinismului social, a nebuniei și a dualității adevărului prin narațiuni fragmentate.
EN: Short literary works focused on exploring social cynicism, madness, and the duality of truth through fragmented narratives.
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