کتاب No Longer Human اثر Osamu Dazai نشر مات

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai is a deeply psychological novel that follows the life of Ōba Yōzō, a man who feels fundamentally disconnected from society and incapable of living as a “normal” human being.

Unable to understand or relate to those around him, Yōzō hides his fear and loneliness behind humor and a cheerful public persona. As he grows older, his inner emptiness leads him into destructive relationships, addiction, failed romances, and repeated emotional crises.

Told through a series of personal notebooks, the novel chronicles Yōzōs gradual loss of identity and his overwhelming sense of alienation. His struggle reflects both personal suffering and broader questions about human existence, social expectations, and the search for belonging.

Written with remarkable honesty and emotional depth, the novel is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of modern Japanese literature.