About This Novel
Dazai Osamu's true masterpiece! "The most beautiful commemorative novel" in Osamu Dazai's heart! Recognized by millions of readers! Translator Yang Wei of the phenomenal translation "Human Disqualification" has dedicated his heart to the translation! The novel is set against the background of the chaos in post-war Japan. It unfolds through the first-person narration of Kazuko and the diary and suicide note of her brother Naoji. It depicts the setting sun-like life of the descendants of aristocrats with their social status declining day by day. It places the beauty of the future on the protagonist, shining a gleam of light amidst the decadence.
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Official(1)Scraped 6d ago
This book is Osamu Dazai's masterpiece? It was adapted from the diary of a lady named Shizuko, right?
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Official(1)Scraped 6d ago
This book is Osamu Dazai's masterpiece? It was adapted from the diary of a lady named Shizuko, right?
