Retrograde

This collection presents three captivating stories by Osamu Dazai, showcasing his tormented literary genius through original translations. “Retrograde” explores the struggles of a youth in reverse, while “Das Gemeine” follows an aspiring writer with a shadowy past partnering with an eccentric violinist. In “Blossom-Leaves and the Spirit Whistle,” an elderly woman reflects on her sister's delicate existence. Together, these narratives reveal the intense prose that established Dazai as a significant figure in Japanese literature.