However, Self Portraits is far more than just a collection of stories. Dazai is known for his drinking, womanising and suicide attempts, and here we have it all in his own words, in a series of pieces that provide insights into his private and work lives. McCarthy, providing insights into the rather turbulent life of a fascinating character. It’s a wonderful collection of short stories by the Japanese writer Osamu Dazai, chosen and translated by Ralph F. Self Portraits: Tales from the life of Japan’s great decadent romantic is a book few of you will have heard of, and fewer still will have read. You see, much of it is coming straight from the writer, himself… You could take it all with a grain of salt, but there’s a reason why we should put faith in what we hear. We’ll be spending some time in the company of a famous author, one with a bit of a reputation, and the more we hear about his life and exploits, the more he lives up to the legend. After reading about one writer who liked to enjoy himself, today’s #JanuaryInJapan choice continues with that theme.
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