Disqualified from the World: Setting Sun (classic Translation)
by G
About This Novel
Dazai Osamu's masterpiece. "Disqualification in the World" (1948) is the most outstanding work in Dazai's literature. It was written before committing suicide. It is his last work and is also the "most profound reaching point" of Dazai's literature (Okuno Keno). The work depicts a young intellectual with an eccentric temperament, who suffered from the harshness of the world, indulged in wine and sex, and finally destroyed himself. "The Setting Sun" (1947) is a very important work in Japan's post-war literary world and has set a best-selling record for post-war literary works. The work shows the declining social status of the descendants of the nobles after the war and the dilemma of losing their glory. It can also be said to be Dazai's elegy to the declining nobles. The term "Xiyang Clan" is widely known as a synonym for declining nobles.
What Readers Think
Rating
Community(0)
Official(1)Scraped 5d ago
It feels like a great book. But Osamu Dazai's books are more thought-provoking. There are some negative emotions that are not recommended for teenagers to watch. Very good book...
Rating
Community(0)
Official(1)Scraped 5d ago
It feels like a great book. But Osamu Dazai's books are more thought-provoking. There are some negative emotions that are not recommended for teenagers to watch. Very good book...
