Good-Bye

This collection features eleven captivating short stories and vignettes by Osamu Dazai, many of which are available in English for the first time. Beginning with the autobiographical "Memories," which explores teenage love, and concluding with the unfinished comic romance "Good-Bye," the anthology showcases Dazai's poignant reflections on life, interspersed with moments of humor and suspense. Notable pieces include "Tengu," a satirical take on haiku culture, and "A Bluff Illusion," a thrilling narrative of a prank gone awry. Translated by Ralph McCarthy, this collection highlights the diverse aspects of Dazai's compelling yet tragically short literary career.