Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition
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This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel, often considered his masterpiece.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is 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 survive and adapt to the harsh new conditions. In addition to having to move from Tokyo to the countryside, where she is forced to work in the fields to support the family, she has to deal with a difficult divorce, the birth of a stillborn child, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the war. This gripping and inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society that is in the grip of a social and moral crisis tells one story in a fast-changing world, with universal themes that resonates with readers today.
(Source: Tuttle Publishing)
This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel, often considered his masterpiece.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is 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 survive and adapt to the harsh new conditions. In addition to having to move from Tokyo to the countryside, where she is forced to work in the fields to support the family, she has to deal with a difficult divorce, the birth of a stillborn child, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the war. This gripping and inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society that is in the grip of a social and moral crisis tells one story in a fast-changing world, with universal themes that resonates with readers today.
(Source: Tuttle Publishing)
This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel, often considered his masterpiece.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is 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 survive and adapt to the harsh new conditions. In addition to having to move from Tokyo to the countryside, where she is forced to work in the fields to support the family, she has to deal with a difficult divorce, the birth of a stillborn child, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the war. This gripping and inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society that is in the grip of a social and moral crisis tells one story in a fast-changing world, with universal themes that resonates with readers today.
(Source: Tuttle Publishing)
Format
Manga
Chapters
8
Volumes
1
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Frequently asked questions
How many chapters does Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition have?
Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition has 8 chapters across 1 volume.
Is Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition completed?
As of now, Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition has finished.
When did Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition start publishing?
Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition started publishing on September 10, 2010.
What kind of manga is Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition?
Osamu Dazai's The Setting Sun: The Manga Edition is a manga, originally from Japan.