no longer human

Name : no longer human

Author : osamu dazai

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Comics & Mangas

Language : English

Pages : 101-200 Pages

Publish Year : 1973

Publisher : tuttle

Reading age : Teens

Sub Genre : Contemporary Fiction Novels Books

*No Longer Human* (*Ningen Shikkaku*) is a semi-autobiographical novel by **Osamu Dazai**, first published in 1948. It is one of the most famous and widely read novels in Japanese literature.

The story follows **Ōba Yōzō**, a deeply troubled man who feels alienated from society and struggles with his identity. Despite outwardly presenting himself as a humorous and charming person, he suffers from intense self-loathing, depression, and an inability to connect with others. As he descends into a life of self-destruction, addiction, and failed relationships, the novel explores themes of **loneliness, existential despair, and the search for meaning.**

Dazai’s novel is often regarded as a **dark and introspective reflection on the human condition**, resonating with readers who have experienced feelings of isolation or existential crisis. It remains a **powerful and haunting literary masterpiece.**

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Country of Origin : India