Osamu Dazai’s 135 lines echo the melancholy and introspection that define his prose. These concise fragments reveal the raw honesty and artistic nuance that have resonated across generations.
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Osamu Dazai was a writer from Japan, best known for No One Knows.
Quick Facts About Osamu Dazai
Born
June 19, 1909
Died
June 13, 1948
Nationality
Japan
Profession
Writer
Notable works
No One Knows
Known for
Run, Melos!, The Setting Sun, No Longer Human, Otogi-zôshi
Spouse
Michiko Tsushima
About Osamu Dazai
Shūji Tsushima , known by his pen name Osamu Dazai , was a Japanese novelist and author. A number of his most popular works, such as The Setting Sun and No Longer Human, are considered modern classics.
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