How Japan Feels About The US Election - LF #143 (Japanese Listening)

The novel follows the life of a stray kitten who is adopted by a middle-class family, specifically Mr. Sneaze, a high school English teacher. The cat, who remains nameless, provides witty and insightful observations of human behavior, particularly the eccentricities and foibles of Mr. Sneaze and his circle of friends. The story is characterized by its episodic structure, lacking a formal plot, and instead focuses on the cat's humorous and sometimes biting commentary on human relationships and societal norms of the Meiji era. The novel also touches on themes such as the generation gap, individuality, and the cultural changes of the time.

No Longer Human is the final completed work of Osamu Dazai, one of Japan's most important writers. The novel is semi-autobiographical and delves into themes of alienation, identity, and the struggles of the human condition. It reflects Dazai's own experiences and insights into the post-war Japanese society.