“Now I have neither happiness nor unhappiness. Everything passes. That is the one and only thing I have thought resembled a truth in the society of human beings where I have dwelled up to now as in a burning hell. Everything passes.”
This book delves into the introspective mind of a character grappling with the duality of his human nature and his desire to transcend it. The narrative examines themes of self-discovery, existentialism, and the human condition. more
Osamu Dazai was a renowned Japanese author born on June 19, 1909, in Takamatsu, Shikoku, Japan. His works are known for their profound social criticism and unique literary style, with notable titles including 'The Buried Alive' and 'Fostering'. Dazai passed away on June 13, 1948. more
“Kissen decided to be more proud than afraid.”
“Never fight for a closed door. It may have closed to keep you safe from something you never saw.”