In this blog post, we will carefully examine how Osamu Dazai’s repeated suicide attempts and Christian influences are reflected in his works, particularly ‘No Longer Human’ and ‘The Sound of the Wind’. Introduction Osamu Dazai (born Shuji Tsushima, 1909–1948) attempted suicide five times during his short life of 39 years and ultimately took his own life on his fifth...
Why Is Osamu Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’ Still Read Today?
In this blog post, we will examine the reasons why Osamu Dazai’s posthumous work ‘No Longer Human’ has captivated readers for so many years, as well as the structure of the novel. Regarded as one of the two great novels of modern Japanese literature alongside Natsume Sōseki’s ‘Heart’, Dazai Osamu’s posthumous work ‘No Longer Human’, with its gloomy...
Why Was Osamu Dazai Compelled to Write ‘No Longer Human’?
In this blog post, we explore how Osamu Dazai’s sense of deprivation, frustration, addiction, and suicide attempts influenced his literary world—particularly the creation of ‘No Longer Human’. The Life of Osamu Dazai Osamu Dazai (太宰治) was born on June 19, 1909, in Kanagi Village, Kitatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, in northern Honshu, Japan, as the tenth of eleven children...
The Timeless Relevance of Osamu Dazai’s Literature: Why Does ‘No Longer Human’ Still Resonate Today?
In this blog post, we will explore the linguistic charm of Osamu Dazai, his attitude toward “weak human beings,” and the reasons why his works continue to resonate with younger generations across generations, examining his works, life, and reception. The Timeless Relevance of Osamu Dazai’s Literature Osamu Dazai’s prose, which shines with the language of life he internalized to the point...
The Courage to Be Disliked (Adler’s Teleology and the Pursuit of Happiness)
This blog post examines Adler’s teleology and approach to pursuing happiness through ‘The Courage to Be Disliked’, discussing the importance of self-acceptance and task separation. Understanding Teleology: It’s Not About Causes or Starting Points! The most distinctive feature of this book is its reflection of Alfred Adler’s philosophy, a somewhat unfamiliar name. The...
Never Let Me Go (A Life of Submission to Fate—Is That Truly Our Choice?)
In this blog post, we examine the protagonists’ lives of submission to fate through ‘Never Let Me Go’ and explore whether that choice was truly freedom. The story’s protagonist and narrator, Kathy, is a 31-year-old “carer.” She has spent over 11 years caring for “donors,” among whom are her former classmates Tommy and Ruth. Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth all attended Hailsham, the...