No longer a human hard cover

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, and very human novel, a straightforward portrayal of the life, thoughts, feelings, and human flaws of a young man named Oba Yuzo who considered himself socially rejected since childhood, unable to understand or communicate with others. He took foolishness as a method to hide his fears and psychological crises until he reached adulthood, became addicted to alcohol, and lived with a deadly indifference that led him to attempt suicide and cause suffering to himself and those around him. Although this novel tells about a person rejected by society and himself to the point of losing 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 within 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 gloom, it is a must-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.