Schoolgirl
Osamu Dazai
26 €
Coup de coeur
(Literature), by Kamil
Dazais Schoolgirl shows the emotional struggles of a girl who makes sharp observations about the world around her but struggles to understand herself. Through deep reflection and everyday details, the story highlights the delicate balance between her desire for childish happiness and the heavy burden of existential sadness. It offers a relatable look at lost innocence, making it a must-read for anyone interested in themes of identity, resilience, and the quiet challenges people face in difficult times.
The novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite! The English translaiton has sold over 35,000 copies. 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.
Translated by Allison Markin Powell
Publisher: Social Club Books
Binding: Hardback
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Dimensions: 185 x 225 x 16 mm
ISBN: 9781642733549
