The Setting Sun : A New Translation

Delve into the poignant narrative of post-war Japan through the eyes of a once-aristocratic family in this masterful new translation by Juliet Winters Carpenter. Authored by the acclaimed Osamu Dazai, this literary classic captures the societal upheaval and personal despair experienced in the aftermath of World War II. With its evocative prose and profound themes, the novel explores the decline of the Japanese nobility and the search for identity amidst chaos. Spanning 160 pages, this translation brings fresh clarity and depth to Dazai's timeless exploration of existential malaise and cultural disintegration.

Det Lisle Bånet (The Little Child)

So Ro, Godt Barn (Rest Now, Sweet Child)

Villemann Og Magnhild (Villemann And Magnhild)

Tjovane (The Thieves)

Nu Solen Går Ned (The Sun Is Setting)

I Mine Kåte Ungdomsdagar (In My Reckless, Youthful Days)

Gjendines Bådnlåt (Gjendine's Lullaby)

Bruremarsj Frå Gudbrandsdalen (Wedding March From Gudbrandsdalen)

Rolandskvadet (The Song Of Roland)

Solbønn (Sun-Prayer)

Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg (I Know A Stronghold In Heaven)

Nu Vilar Hela Jorden (All The Earth Now Rests In Peace)

Springdans Fra Vestfold (Dance From Vestfold)

Eg Aktar Inkje (I Don't Think Much Of Those Boys)

Den Elskte Jerusalem (Beloved Jerusalem)

Till, Till Tove

Lova Line

Danse, Ikke Gråte Nå (Dance, Do Not Cry Now)

Den Signede Dag (The Day Of Joy)

Folkefrelsar, Til Oss Kom (Saviour Of The Nations, Come)

• Genre: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction: special features, FICTION, Literary, Coming of Age, Fiction: general and literary, Narrativ
• Product Type: BOOK
• Barcode: 9784805318096
• Release Date: June 12, 2025

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