斬 is a 作品 by 綱淵謙錠. It reflects the literary and publishing climate around its award year, with the person, place, or incident suggested by the title forming the center of the work.

斬 conveys the force of its subject and the author's perspective as an award-winning work.

手鎖心中 is a 作品 by 井上ひさし. It reflects the literary and publishing climate around its award year, with the person, place, or incident suggested by the title forming the center of the work.

手鎖心中 conveys the force of its subject and the author's perspective as an award-winning work.