Schoolgirl
Essentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures of a lost time, as well as the struggle of the individual against them-a theme that occupied Dazai's life both personally and professionally. This new translation preserves the playful language of the original and offers the reader a new window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century.
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dazai explores his depression via a school girl's slice of life
i didn't think i would like this as much as i did. the stream of consciousness really works for me and tragically i relate to the narrator quite a bit. i dog-earred so many pages as i found similar scenarios or thoughts. it's sad that the relationship we have with ourselves is the hardest
i didn't think i would like this as much as i did. the stream of consciousness really works for me and tragically i relate to the narrator quite a bit. i dog-earred so many pages as i found similar scenarios or thoughts. it's sad that the relationship we have with ourselves is the hardest
This is my first introduction to Osamu's work. Finished in one sitting. I find I like it more as I reflect upon it. It seems almost as if Osamu is using the narrator as a tool to express his own frustrations with himself, by distancing himself from, well, HIMSELF. I liked the short, rambling nature of this novella.
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