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The Setting Sun is a haunting portrait of postwar Japan, told through the eyes of Kazuko, a woman from an aristocratic family whose world is crumbling in the aftermath of defeat. As her mother declines in health and her brother struggles with addiction and despair, Kazuko must navigate the ruins of her past while confronting the harsh realities of a society in transition.With unflinching honesty and lyrical intensity, Osamu Dazai explores themes of disillusionment, survival, and the search for meaning in a collapsing order. Both deeply personal and sharply symbolic, this novel captures the anguish of a generation left adrift between fading tradition and uncertain modernity.A masterpiece of Japanese literature, The Setting Sun remains as relevant today as when it first appeared—an unforgettable story of resilience, vulnerability, and the twilight of old ideals.