![]() ![]() The book begins with an unnamed narrator finding three photos and three notebooks written by Oba Yozo, which follow his decline from a student, to an morphine addict. Osamu Dazai (1909-1948) wrote his second novel, a dark and disturbing work of art – No Longer Human, in a state of frenzy, some suggested he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. ![]() Now, after finally reading this brilliant book, I can say without exaggeration that I consider it one of my favourite books ever!!! ![]() And the title was intriguing as well – No Longer Human, what does that mean, I wondered. I couldn’t stop myself from endlessly pondering over its meaning. Everything passes.’ – This is the first quote I’ve read from this book, and it stayed etched on my mind. ‘Now I have neither happiness nor unhappiness. ![]()
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