The setting sun
太宰 治
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The setting sun
by 太宰 治
Published
1968
Publisher
New Directions
Pages
175
Description
This powerful novel of a nation in social and moral crisis was first published by New Directions in 1956. Set in the early postwar years, it probes the destructive effectives of war and the translation from a feudal Japan to an industrial society. Ozamu Dazzi died, a suicide, in 1948. But the influence of his book had made "people of the setting sun" a permanent part of the Japanese language, and his heroine, Kazuko, a young aristocrat who deliberately abandons her class, a symbol of the anomie which pervades so much of the modern world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The setting sun?
This edition of The setting sun has approximately 175 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The setting sun?
For most readers, The setting sun typically takes between 3h 39m and 2h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The setting sun?
The estimated word count for The setting sun is approximately 43,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The setting sun?
The setting sun was written by 太宰 治.
When was The setting sun published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1968. The original work may have been published on a different date.