★Masterpiece of Osamu Dazai
★Dazai's literature "the most profound point of arrival"
★The origin of the "Setting Sun Clan", an elegy dedicated to the declining nobles. "Disqualification in the World" (1948) is the most outstanding work in Dazai's literature. It was written before committing suicide. It is his final work and also the "most profound reaching point" of Dazai's literature (Okuno Takeo). 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.
Reader comments
Classic decadent literature, I miss it so much
This book is very in-depth and reminded me of some people around me. The characters in the book are all very vivid, and I especially like the protagonist. His experiences resonate with me. I was inspired by how he struggled to find himself in a difficult situation. This book made me understand that even if there are many dissatisfactions in life, we must face it bravely and live hard.
Classic decadent literature, I miss it so much
This book is very in-depth and reminded me of some people around me. The characters in the book are all very vivid, and I especially like the protagonist. His experiences resonate with me. I was inspired by how he struggled to find himself in a difficult situation. This book made me understand that even if there are many dissatisfactions in life, we must face it bravely and live hard.