The Flowers of Buffoonery
Product ID: 451454340
⭐4.7/5 stars - critically acclaimed
📅Published 2023 - fresh literary voice
📚Paperback - portable, easy read
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Description
📖 Unlock the dark humor of youth and self-discovery with a literary classic reimagined.
- COMPACT PORTABLE - Slim paperback format perfect for busy professionals craving a quick yet profound literary escape.
- CULTURAL TIMELESS - Dive into pre-war Japan’s outsider world with a darkly humorous lens that resonates with modern emotional complexity.
- CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED - Join the 422 readers who rated it 4.7 stars, making it a must-have for discerning literary collections.
- FRESH TAKE ON A CLASSIC - Experience Osamu Dazai’s iconic protagonist through a witty, third-person narrative that adds comic relief and depth.
- TOP RANKED ASIAN LITERATURE - Ranked #101 in Asian Literature, this book is a trending gem for those who appreciate global storytelling.
The Flowers of Buffoonery, published in 2023 by New Directions Publishing Corporation, is a paperback that revisits Osamu Dazai’s iconic character Yozo Oba in a fresh, third-person narrative. Set in a seaside sanatorium, it blends dark humor with poignant reflections on youth, love, and self-hatred. Highly rated by readers and ranked among top Asian literature, this slim volume offers a compelling, portable read for modern literary enthusiasts.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,590 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #119 in Asian Literature #355 in Short Stories & Anthologies #1,600 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (424) |
| Dimensions | 13.21 x 0.76 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 0811234541 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0811234542 |
| Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 96 pages |
| Publication date | 7 March 2023 |
| Publisher | New Directions Publishing Corporation |
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