{"product_id":"schoolgirl-hardcover","title":"Schoolgirl - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOsamu Dazai\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. Essentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures of a lost time, as well as the struggle of the individual against them--a theme that occupied Dazai's life both personally and professionally. This new translation preserves the playful language of the original and offers the reader a new window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poignant glimpse into the mind of a Japanese schoolgirl.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOsamu Dazai's \u003ci\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/i\u003e captures the fleeting thoughts and emotions of a young woman navigating the complexities of adolescence in post-war Japan. Through her introspective observations, the novella explores themes of identity, social expectations, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience the world through the eyes of a perceptive schoolgirl as she grapples with self-doubt, societal pressures, and the desire for self-acceptance. This translation preserves the playful language of the original, offering a window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century. Perfect for readers of literary fiction and those interested in Japanese culture and coming-of-age stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentially the start of Dazai's career, Schoolgirl gained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures of a lost time, as well as the struggle of the individual against them- a theme that occup\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 7.21 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67969508573491,"sku":"9781642733549","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/jjPvBUmHpS9781642733549.webp?v=1794387038","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/schoolgirl-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}