Read by: Doc Kane
Language: English
Length: 17 minutes
Publisher: Author's Republic
Release date: 2019-12-06
As we edge toward the 75th anniversary of Osamu Dazai's death, much of his masterful prose remains surprisingly unknown to most English-language audiences. This observational vignette written by a youthful Dazai offers a lovely introduction to the introspective master widely known and loved in Japan.
Translated in Japan by Reiko Seri and Doc Kane of Maplopo, this semi-autobiographical account should serve as a nice introduction to those unaware of Dazai's genius. For those well aware of his talents (and possibly the several decades-old translation of this particular work) this updated translation in English provides a fresh look at this masterful vignette.