No longer a human hard cover

Overview of the book: Not only is "No Longer Human" one of Osamu Dazai's most remarkable works, but it is also the second best-selling novel in Japan to date, and a semi-autobiographical work by the author first published in 1948. It is a deep, painful, very human, and truthful novel that vividly depicts the life, thoughts, feelings, and human emotions of a young man named Oba Yuzo, who considered himself socially rejected since childhood, unable to understand or communicate with others. He adopted humor as a way to hide his fears and psychological crises until he reached adulthood, became addicted to alcohol, and lived with deadly indifference, which led him to attempt suicide twice and cause suffering to himself and those around him. Although this novel tells about a person rejected by society and himself so much that he lost his humanity, we find it an incredibly human work, and even though it is dark and painful, that is because it tears apart the veil of illusions we deceive ourselves with so we do not admit the corruption deep in reality and society. This book will take you on a journey into the depths of the human soul and its fluctuations, despite its harshness and gloominess, it is a recommended read for everyone, as it will introduce us and help us understand and feel what a person goes through when experiencing depression, loneliness, and social isolation. "No Longer Human" is a novel for all humans who have a feeling heart, a thinking mind, and are characterized by mercy and compassion.