East Asian Literary Fiction

Run, Melos! and Other Stories

by Ralph McCarthy

A collection of Dazai Osamu's finest short stories, including the title tale of friendship and sacrifice in ancient times. These works showcase Dazai's mastery of psychological insight, dark humor, and moral complexity, offering varied perspectives on human nature from one of Japan's most celebrated 20th-century writers.

More East Asian Literary Fiction

• La Parfaite Lumière — Eiji Yoshikawa
• The Ghost Bride — Yangsze Choo
• Molka — Monika Kim
• The Temple of the Golden Pavilion — Yukio Mishima
• 空の境界（上） — Kinoko Nasu
• The Premonition — Banana Yoshimoto
• Sweet Bean Paste — Durian Sukegawa
• Now You're One of Us — Asa Nonami

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