{"product_id":"schoolgirl-and-other-stories","title":"Schoolgirl and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of Japan’s most iconic twentieth-century writers comes a brilliant new selection of six short stories, newly translated by Polly Barton. Written in the shadow of World War II, these tales unpick the pressures of conformity, nationalism, and what it truly means to be a human being.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e At the heart of this collection is the celebrated novella \u003ci\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/i\u003e, the revolutionary 1939 masterpiece that initially rocketed Osamu Dazai to fame. In it, an adolescent girl narrates a single day of her life, capturing the restless, searching pulse of an existential mind navigating a changing society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003ci\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/i\u003e, this collection gathers five other exceptional short stories. From a woman penning a sharp farewell note to her pretentious artist husband, to a plain young woman who defies social norms by stealing a bathing suit for a handsome friend—refusing to be shamed by her neighbors—Dazai’s characters are unforgettable. Written during a time of intense nationalism, these works brilliantly dissect the expectations placed on the patriotic, productive, and moral self, offering an essential introduction to a literary legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by Osamu Dazai, a titan of Japanese literature renowned for his psychological depth and emotional honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Translation:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a brand-new, acclaimed translation by Polly Barton that brings Dazai’s sharp, modern voice to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes the Landmark Novella:\u003c\/b\u003e Features \u003ci\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/i\u003e, the text that defined Dazai’s early career and remains a cornerstone of modern Japanese fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfound Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores adolescence, gender expectations, rebellion, and individuality against the backdrop of wartime societal pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53737652486427,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/41zFg2jjYML._SL1500.jpg?v=1787117822","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/schoolgirl-and-other-stories","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}