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Danzai, Osamu
(1909-1948) Japanese writer. Pseudonym of Tsushima Shuji. Osamu Danzai became "the literary voice of his generation." He's known for works like Shayo (1947, The Setting Sun) and Ningen Shikkaku (1948, No Longer Human).
Osamu Dazai
Provides a brief look at the life of this Japanese novelist, whose original name was Tsushima Shuji. Includes a selected bibliography.
Osamu Dazai's Temple Unshoji
Temple is located in this author's birthplace. Read about its influence on his work, and find an author bio and chronology and related links.