Osamu Dazai

Osamu Dazai was a prominent 20th-century Japanese author known for his semi-autobiographical style and exploration of human nature.

Born Shūji Tsushima, he adopted the pen name Dazai Osamu.

His works, including "The Setting Sun" and "No Longer Human," are considered modern classics in Japan.

Dazai's writing often delved into topics such as mental illness, social relationships, and postwar Japan.

His personal life, marked by multiple suicide attempts, heavily influenced his work.

Dazai's transparent approach to his own experiences and struggles has captivated readers, making him one of Japan's most influential fiction writers of the 20th century.