【Rare Masterpiece】Osamu Dazai: The King of Hearts / Yoshiki Watanabe (Yo-yo-sha) This is a passionate collection of critical essays by Yoshiki Watanabe, a leading authority on Osamu Dazai. By meticulously analyzing his works, this book shatters the stereotypes of Dazai's literature as "dark" and "melancholy," and reveals the figure of Dazai as the "King of Hearts" he aspired to be, making it a must-read. The Significance of the Term "King of Hearts" While Dazai is often associated with "suicide" and "decadence," this book highlights the positive aspect of his aiming to be the "King of Hearts." The book also includes a valuable portrait of Osamu Dazai at the beginning, making it a highly valuable resource. Composition and Table of Contents • Dandyism in Osamu Dazai • Biography: Osamu Dazai • The World of the Works • "Leaves," "Retrograde," "Late Years," "The Monkey-Faced Man," "Sarugashima," "The Earth Map" • "HUMAN LOST," "Words of New Trees," "Tale of a Pet Dog," "Eighty-Eight Nights" • "The Runaway," "Tsugaru," "Spring's Dead Leaves," "Villon's Wife," "The Setting Sun" • The King of Hearts Product Condition • Publisher: Yo-yo-sha • Price: 2,000 yen • Condition: With obi. Some minor scuffs and yellowing due to age, but no major tears or writing, and in good condition for reading. For those who want to learn more about Dazai's literature, or for collectors, how about this opportunity? #OsamuDazai #JapaneseLiterature #LiteraryCriticism #YoshikiWatanabe #Books #RareBooks #KingofHearts