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The Flowers of Buffoonery

Published: 2025-10-16
ID: the-flowers-of-buffoonery

The Flowers of Buffoonery

  • Category: Book
  • Author: Osamu Dazai
  • Date: 2025-10-16
  • Rating: 4/5
  • Link: Goodreads

The Flowers of Buffoonery
The Flowers of Buffoonery

About

Set in a seaside sanitarium, "The Flowers of Buffoonery" follows Yozo Oba, recovering from a suicide attempt. Amidst a dispiriting atmosphere, his visitors and he strive to maintain a lighthearted, almost clownish demeanor, engaging in games and jokes. Osamu Dazai, known for exploring dark human emotions, here humorously examines the struggles of youth, love, self-hatred, and depression. This work offers a darkly humorous glimpse into the lives of prewar Japan's outsiders.

My Thoughts

Spoilers, be warned...

This book is both funny and sad. The way the characters try to handle their situation is very humane, sad, and also great to see. It's short but well-written. However, you might not want to read it while you are depressed. Enjoy!