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The Setting Sun: A New Translation of Osamu Dazai's Novel, (Paperback)
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A completely new translation of one of Osamu Dazai's best-loved novels, by award-winning translator, Juliet Winters Carpenter.
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Fresh Translation
Experience a modernized interpretation of Osamu Dazai's classic that brings new life to the text, making it accessible for contemporary readers while retaining the emotional depth of the original work.
Cultural Insight
Delve into post-war Japanese society through Dazai's lens, gaining unique perspectives that enrich understanding of historical context, character motivations, and existential themes central to the narrative.
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The paperback edition provides a tactile reading experience, ideal for book lovers who appreciate the feel of a physical book, making it perfect for leisurely reading and collection.
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- Dazai's best novel ... focusing on a woman forced to deal with the consequences of heedless, Dazai-like behavior. --The New York Times Carpenter conveys Dazai's discordant voices while sweeping away some of the rhetorical cobwebs of Donald Keene's 1956 translation and its dated introduction, making this the definitive edition of an epochal classic of postwar Japan for a new generation. —Library Journal A completely new translation of one of Osamu Dazai's best-loved novels, by award-winning translator, Juliet Winters Carpenter. The Setting Sun tells the story of Kazuko, a strong-willed young woman from an aristocratic family that has fallen into poverty since the war. The book follows Kazuko's journey as she and her family struggle to adapt to the harsh new conditions of a Japan destroyed by American fire-bombings. In addition to having to move from the city to the countryside, where she has to work in the fields to support her family, she has to deal with a divorce, her mother's illness, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the army. An inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society in the grip of a social and moral crisis, this classic work will appeal to those with an interest in modern Japanese literature as well as to those familiar with Osamu Dazai from the popular manga and anime series Bungo Stray Dogs, where he is the lead character.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | May, 2025 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | World Literature |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| Original languages | English |
| Translator | Juliet Winters Carpenter |
| Translated from | Japanese |
| Language | English |
| Awards won | 2019-2020 William F. Sibley Memorial Award for Japanese Translation for Mizumura Minae's An I-Novel, 2021-2022 Lindsey and Masao Miyoshi Translation Prize for a lifetime of achievement as a translator of modern Japanese literature |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Kazuko |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.10 x 0.60 x 7.90 in (13 x 1.5 x 20.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.4 lb (180 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Fiction |
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Literature Students
Perfect for students studying Japanese literature or existential themes in modern novels for their coursework.
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Dazai Fans
Ideal for readers who appreciate Osamu Dazai’s work and want a fresh perspective through a new translation.
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Book Clubs
A great choice for book clubs looking for thought-provoking discussions around themes of despair and identity.
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Casual Readers
May not engage casual readers uninterested in deep existential themes or complex narrative styles.
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Answer: Yes, it is an accessible introduction to Dazai's themes and style.
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- New translation by award-winning translator Juliet Winters Carpenter.
- Explores the struggles of Kazuko, a woman from an aristocratic yet impoverished family.
- Set in postwar Japan, showcasing the societal and moral crisis.
- Depicts themes of resilience and determination in challenging circumstances.
- Appeals to fans of modern Japanese literature and popular media.
- A definitive edition that rejuvenates a classic for new readers.
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