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Set in post-World War II Japan, the narrative follows Kazuko as she navigates personal and societal upheaval after losing her family's wealth. Burdened by her mother's illness, a recent divorce, and the trauma of stillbirth, Kazuko's life takes a turn when her brother returns from war, only to struggle with opium addiction. Her brief love affair with a troubled novelist offers little solace, yet she ultimately embraces independence when faced with an unexpected pregnancy, challenging traditional moral constraints. Dazai's exploration of alienation remains relevant, resonating with contemporary readers.
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The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai
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- Année de publication
- 2025
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- Titre
- The Setting Sun
- Sous-titre
- A New Translation
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Osamu Dazai
- Éditeur
- Tuttle Publishing
- Publié
- 2025
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9784805318096
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Romans historiques, Classiques, Japon, Littérature japonaise
- Description
- Set in post-World War II Japan, the narrative follows Kazuko as she navigates personal and societal upheaval after losing her family's wealth. Burdened by her mother's illness, a recent divorce, and the trauma of stillbirth, Kazuko's life takes a turn when her brother returns from war, only to struggle with opium addiction. Her brief love affair with a troubled novelist offers little solace, yet she ultimately embraces independence when faced with an unexpected pregnancy, challenging traditional moral constraints. Dazai's exploration of alienation remains relevant, resonating with contemporary readers.