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By Накадзима Ацуси
Atsushi Nakajima, 2023
The Maiden's Bookshelf series pairs classic early 20th-century short stories with original artwork, creating collectible editions. The narrative follows government inspector Yuan Can who encounters his old friend Li Zheng, transformed by obsession into a beast. Li Zheng recounts a tragic tale and makes a unique request. Set in 8th-century China, Atsushi Nakajima's work explores poetry and friendship, transcending time and language to speak to the human condition.