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No Longer Human
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No Longer Human
The poignant and fascinating story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas.
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Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. Oba Yozo's attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult.
Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.
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No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai is often seen as a timeless exploration of isolation and identity, maintaining a poignant relevance even after seventy-five years. Reviewers note its resonance with contemporary cultural moods, describing Dazai's writing as introspective and revealing, often striking a nerve with readers due to its unflinching honesty. The book is acclaimed for its incisive portrayal of the human psyche, leaving an indelible mark on those who delve into its introspective narrative.
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ISBN: 9780811204811
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 1973
Country: United States
Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Contributors:
- Translated by Donald Keene
- Translated by Donald Keene
- Translated by Donald Keene
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 248g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) was a 20th century Japanese novelist.
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