Now in a beautiful gift cloth edition, a masterpiece of post-war Japanese literature

A young man describes his torment as he struggles to reconcile the diverse influences of Western culture and the traditions of his own Japanese heritage.

A book of short stories of love, hope, fear and possibilities. Written to inspire the young mind to think beyond the harsh realities of today and transform thei

"A rich boy turned drop-out, a radical turned drug addict, obsessed with self destruction and suicide, Osamu Dazai retains his cult status among Japan's intelle

Moving and provocative short stories that explore the strained relations between parent and child, husband an wife, brothers, and friends, as traditional values