A glimpse into the humorous, sardonic world of Dazai Osamu, presenting a new and very different look at a one of the recognized masters of Japanese, and indeed global, literature.
The early and late periods tend to get all the attention, but.
Scholars and fans often divide the career of Dazai Osamu (1909-1948) into three periods: early, middle, and late.
These works from the middle years of his brief career show a skilled hand, with angst muted and his penchant for subtle comedy deftly displayed.
A glimpse into the humorous, sardonic world of Dazai Osamu, presenting a new and very different look at a one of the recognized masters of Japanese, and indeed global, literature