--- product_id: 451454340 title: "The Flowers of Buffoonery" price: "₱3601" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/451454340-the-flowers-of-buffoonery store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 4.7/5 stars - critically acclaimed Published 2023 - fresh literary voice Paperback - portable, easy read The Flowers of Buffoonery **Price:** ₱3601 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the dark humor of youth and self-discovery with a literary classic reimagined. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Flowers of Buffoonery - **How much does it cost?** ₱3601 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/451454340-the-flowers-of-buffoonery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **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. ## Overview 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. ## Description The Flowers of Buffoonery opens in a seaside sanatorium where Yozo Oba―the narrator of No Longer Human at a younger age―is being kept after a failed suicide attempt. While he is convalescing, his friends and family visit him, and other patients and nurses drift in and out of his room. Against this dispiriting backdrop, everyone tries to maintain a light-hearted, even clownish atmosphere: playing cards, smoking cigarettes, vying for attention, cracking jokes and trying to make each other laugh. While No Longer Human delves into the darkest corners of human consciousness, The Flowers of Buffoonery pokes fun at these same emotions: the follies and hardships of youth, of love and of self-hatred and depression. A glimpse into the lives of a group of outsiders in pre-war Japan, The Flowers of Buffoonery is a darkly humorous and fresh addition to Osamu Dazai’s masterful and intoxicating oeuvre. Review: Different than No Longer Human - Even though the story follows the same "protagonist" from No Longer Human, it is written in a much different narrative. The protagonist is explored in third person narrative now as opposed to the first person narrative in No Longer Human, and the narrator is self-aware and highly critical of themselves, which acts somewhat as comic relief. Overall I'd say this book is worth the read, it's a very slim read, funny, sad, and with memorable characters with their own distinct personalities that they feel like real people. Review: Good - Good ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: New directions publishing corporation - Brand: New directions publishing corporation - Publication date: 2023-03-07T00:00:01Z - Manufacturer: New Directions Publishing Corporation - Brand: New Directions Publishing Corporation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #44,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #101 in Asian Literature #282 in Short Stories & Anthologies #1,384 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 422 Reviews | ## Images ![The Flowers of Buffoonery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mn0Uyw3ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Different than No Longer Human *by B***E on 14 January 2026* Even though the story follows the same "protagonist" from No Longer Human, it is written in a much different narrative. The protagonist is explored in third person narrative now as opposed to the first person narrative in No Longer Human, and the narrator is self-aware and highly critical of themselves, which acts somewhat as comic relief. Overall I'd say this book is worth the read, it's a very slim read, funny, sad, and with memorable characters with their own distinct personalities that they feel like real people. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by L***A on 23 February 2026* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***T on 13 March 2023* I absolutely loved the book. The narrative was very unique and interesting since it switched between telling the story about Yozo in third person and then also having a sort of "author's note". The translation is also masterfully done. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Flowers of Buffoonery - The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) - No Longer Human --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/451454340-the-flowers-of-buffoonery](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/451454340-the-flowers-of-buffoonery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*