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Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories
by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Discuss Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa with fellow members. We will discuss two stories: (1) Dragon: The Old Potter’s Tale and (2) Hell Screen.

World Literature is a member-led discussion group.

A Mechanics' Institute staff member is on hand to make announcements and partake in the discussion.

Our hybrid meetings take place in the 4th Floor Board Room at Mechanics' Institute and virtually on Zoom.

Register by using the Eventbrite window below.

World Literature Book Groups

Admission: 
Members Free
Non-Members/Public $5
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Location: 
4th Floor Board Room
Questions?
Nico Chen - 415-393-0103
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