Schoolgirl
(Author) Osamu Dazai"The novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. 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"--Page 4 of cover.
Osamu Dazai
Osamu Dazai was a Japanese author best known for his novel "No Longer Human," which delves into themes of alienation and despair. His writing style is characterized by a raw, confessional tone that captures the struggles of the human condition. Dazai's work has had a lasting influence on Japanese literature.