Shūji Tsushima , known by his pen name Osamu Dazai , was a Japanese novelist and author. A number of his most popular works, such as The Setting Sun (Shayō) and No Longer Human, are considered modern-day classics.
Dazai in 1948
Dazai in a 1924 high school yearbook photo
Dazai in 1928
Dazai in 1947–1948
The Setting Sun is a Japanese novel by Osamu Dazai first published in 1947. The story centers on an aristocratic family in decline and crisis during the early years after World War II.
Cover of first edition