{"product_id":"schoolgirl","title":"Schoolgirl","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.csCB8DF0B{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#1A1A1A;font-style:italic;Arial;} .cs3270F94{margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt} .cs31346E4{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.6;text-indent:0pt} .cs770278B{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#1A1A1A;font-style:normal;Arial;} .csA05640B{10.5pt;font-weight:bold;color:#1A1A1A;font-style:normal;Arial;}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs31346E4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs770278B\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novella that first propelled Dazai into the literary elite of post-war Japan. Essentially the start of Dazai's career, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCB8DF0B\"\u003eSchoolgirl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs770278B\"\u003egained notoriety for its ironic and inventive use of language. Now it illuminates the prevalent social structures of a lost time, as well as the struggle of the individual against them – a theme that occupied Dazai's life both personally and professionally. This new translation preserves the playful language of the original and offers the reader a new window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs31346E4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csA05640B\"\u003eA poignant glimpse into the mind of a Japanese schoolgirl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs31346E4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs770278B\"\u003eOsamu Dazai's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCB8DF0B\"\u003eSchoolgirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs770278B\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures the fleeting thoughts and emotions of a young woman navigating the complexities of adolescence in post-war Japan. Through her introspective observations, the novella explores themes of identity, social expectations, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3270F94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs770278B\"\u003eExperience the world through the eyes of a perceptive schoolgirl as she grapples with self-doubt, societal pressures, and the desire for self-acceptance. This translation preserves the playful language of the original, offering a window into the mind of one of the greatest Japanese authors of the 20th century. Perfect for readers of literary fiction and those interested in Japanese culture and coming-of-age stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dear Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68022315712788,"sku":"9781935548089","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6460\/0596\/files\/9781935548089_1.jpg?v=1794214946","url":"https:\/\/dearvillage.com.au\/products\/schoolgirl","provider":"Dear Village","version":"1.0","type":"link"}