Set in the early postwar years, it probes the destructive effects of war and the transition from a feudal Japan to an industrial society. Ozamu Dazai died, a suicide, in 1948. But the influence of his book has made "people of the setting sun" a permanent part of the Japanese language, and his heroine, Kazuko, a young aristocrat who deliberately abandons her class, a symbol of the anomie which pervades so much of the modern world.
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Set in the early postwar years, it probes the destructive effects of war and the transition from a feudal Japan to an industrial society. Ozamu Dazai died, a suicide, in 1948. But the influence of his book has made "people of the setting sun" a permanent part of the Japanese language, and his heroine, Kazuko, a young aristocrat who deliberately abandons her class, a symbol of the anomie which pervades so much of the modern world.
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Add this copy of The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) to cart. $3.02, fair condition, Sold by Goodbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by New Directions.
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Fair. This copy may contain significant wear including bending heavy writing tears and or water damage. This book is a functional copy not necessarily a beautiful copy. Copy may have loose pages. May not include access codes or CDs. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps. Dustjacket may be missing.
Add this copy of The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) to cart. $3.91, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Indust. of San Diego rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by New Directions Publishing Corporation.
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Fair. Discoloration on cover or page edges. Creases on cover, spine, or pages; book does not lay completely flat. The book has obvious wear, but its integrity is intact. A readable copy only. Used books should not be expected to come with working access codes or bundled media. Please ask to verify before purchase.
Add this copy of The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) to cart. $4.94, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by New Directions Publishing Corporation.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Fine. Very clean softcover. no marks. clean text. solid binding. very light wear. ISBN matches listing FAST SHIPPING W/ CONFIRMATION. NO PRIORITY OR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OVER 4LBs.
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Add this copy of The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) to cart. $7.49, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by New Directions.
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