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A haunting portrait of alienation. In stark, lucid prose, Osamu Dazai follows Ōba Yōzō, a young man who can’t reconcile his inner life with the masks society expects him to wear. Disguising despair with jokes and drink, he documents his drift toward self-erasure in a series of notebooks that feel painfully intimate and unforgettable.
Why you’ll love it
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Modern classic: one of Japan’s most-read novels; spare, devastating, and impossible to shake.
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Unflinching voice: blunt insight into shame, performance, addiction, and identity.
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For thoughtful readers: resonates with fans of Camus, Kafka, and honest autofiction.
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Book-club rich: raises big questions about authenticity, empathy, and what it means to “be human.”
Details
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Author: Osamu Dazai
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Genre: Literary fiction / Tragic modern classic
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Language: English
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Format: Paperback
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Condition: New
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Edition/translator: varies by printing (see options on this page)
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Audience: Adult
Content note: includes themes of depression, substance use, and self-destruction handled with literary candor.
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