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Rashomon by Akutagawa Ryunosuke is a timeless classic of Japanese literature that explores the complexities of truth and perception. Set in feudal Japan, the story unfolds around a murder and robbery in the dilapidated Rashomon gate. Through a series of conflicting testimonies from different characters, Akutagawa delves into the elusive nature of reality, revealing how the same event can be interpreted in vastly different ways depending on one’s perspective. As the narratives intersect and diverge, the reader is left questioning the reliability of memory and the inherent subjectivity of human perception.