No Longer Human

Summary

No Longer Human is a novel by Osamu Dazai, first published in 1948. The novel is a deeply autobiographical work that tells the story of the protagonist, Yozo, from his early childhood to adulthood. Yozo is portrayed as someone who feels disconnected from the rest of society and unable to comprehend human emotions and feelings as others do. This leads to various failures in his personal and professional life, as well as struggles with alcoholism and moral decay. The story is narrated by Yozo, who reflects on his life, trying to find reasons for his inability to fit into society and his constant sense of guilt.