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# 4.7/5 from 17,630 readers Durable, long-lasting edition Top #45 in Contemporary Lit No Longer Human

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## Summary

> 📖 Dive deep into the soul’s shadows with a timeless masterpiece.

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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Icon:** Semi-autobiographical narrative that shaped modern Japanese literature and existential thought.
- • **Social Currency:** Join 17,630+ readers who rated it 4.7 stars—don’t miss out on this literary phenomenon.
- • **Raw Emotional Depth:** Experience Osamu Dazai’s haunting prose that captures the human psyche like no other.
- • **Enduring Classic Status:** Ranked #45 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction, a must-have for discerning readers.
- • **Collector’s Durable Edition:** Published by New Directions, built to last and accompany your literary journey for years.

## Overview

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai is a semi-autobiographical novel exploring themes of alienation, mental illness, and existential despair. Published by New Directions Publishing, this durable edition ranks #45 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction and boasts a 4.7-star rating from over 17,000 readers, making it a must-read classic that resonates deeply with modern audiences.

## Description

desertcart.com: No Longer Human: 9780811204811: Dazai, Osamu, Keene, Donald: Books

Review: Fav! love this book! - Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human is a devastatingly raw, hauntingly beautiful novel that grips the soul and refuses to let go. It’s not just a book—it’s a mirror, a scream, and a confession all at once. More than any other novel I’ve read, it captures the ineffable ache of being alive, the dissonance between how we are perceived and how we perceive ourselves, and the quiet horror of emotional alienation. This is, without a doubt, my favorite book—not for the comfort it offers, but for the way it understands. Told through the fictional notebooks of Ōba Yōzō, No Longer Human is a semi-autobiographical descent into isolation, mental illness, and existential despair. Yōzō is a man plagued by the inability to connect with other people genuinely. To survive, he wears the mask of a clown—playing the fool, the comic relief, the harmless one. But this charade, this emotional self-exile, eventually corrodes his inner life, leaving him numb, broken, and spiraling. What makes this book unforgettable is Dazai’s prose—both clinical and poetic, unflinching yet tender. He writes with the rawness of someone who has lived every word. You feel the cold detachment of Yōzō’s observations, but also the deeply buried desire to be known, to be loved, to be human. The contradictions within Yōzō reflect the contradictions we often suppress in ourselves: the desire to belong versus the instinct to run; the need for love versus the fear of being seen. You just have to read it!
Review: Great book, but lacks the full picture without reading his other works. - It's a semi-autobiography about his life with a few details with names changed, and focusing only 15yrs prior to his death while briefly speaks on his youth. The way he portrayed his life and his image towards society is put into full perspective. You can see how his depression and the lack of trust in even his own closest around are getting progressively worse. Only finding solace in drugs and prostitutes, he sees no reason to "live" if you can call it that. He questions what human beings are, what society is, and if he still has the right to be considered a human being anymore.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,642 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #147 in Classic Literature & Fiction #308 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (17,670) |
| Dimensions  | 5.2 x 0.5 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | 8th |
| ISBN-10  | 0811204812 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0811204811 |
| Item Weight  | 7.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 177 pages |
| Publication date  | January 17, 1973 |
| Publisher  | New Directions |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fav! love this book!
*by V***V on May 28, 2025*

Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human is a devastatingly raw, hauntingly beautiful novel that grips the soul and refuses to let go. It’s not just a book—it’s a mirror, a scream, and a confession all at once. More than any other novel I’ve read, it captures the ineffable ache of being alive, the dissonance between how we are perceived and how we perceive ourselves, and the quiet horror of emotional alienation. This is, without a doubt, my favorite book—not for the comfort it offers, but for the way it understands. Told through the fictional notebooks of Ōba Yōzō, No Longer Human is a semi-autobiographical descent into isolation, mental illness, and existential despair. Yōzō is a man plagued by the inability to connect with other people genuinely. To survive, he wears the mask of a clown—playing the fool, the comic relief, the harmless one. But this charade, this emotional self-exile, eventually corrodes his inner life, leaving him numb, broken, and spiraling. What makes this book unforgettable is Dazai’s prose—both clinical and poetic, unflinching yet tender. He writes with the rawness of someone who has lived every word. You feel the cold detachment of Yōzō’s observations, but also the deeply buried desire to be known, to be loved, to be human. The contradictions within Yōzō reflect the contradictions we often suppress in ourselves: the desire to belong versus the instinct to run; the need for love versus the fear of being seen. You just have to read it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, but lacks the full picture without reading his other works.
*by A***R on December 2, 2025*

It's a semi-autobiography about his life with a few details with names changed, and focusing only 15yrs prior to his death while briefly speaks on his youth. The way he portrayed his life and his image towards society is put into full perspective. You can see how his depression and the lack of trust in even his own closest around are getting progressively worse. Only finding solace in drugs and prostitutes, he sees no reason to "live" if you can call it that. He questions what human beings are, what society is, and if he still has the right to be considered a human being anymore.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality!
*by B***L on January 16, 2026*

awesome!

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