Schulmädchen: Schoolgirl von Osamu Dazai

Dazai’s personal struggles seem woven into the narrative — I wonder how much of the story reflects his real life and thoughts.

The story’s tone is so melancholic, but I kept thinking there might be a glimmer of redemption or understanding at the close. What did others take from the ending?

It’s rare to see such vulnerability in literature from that era, and I’m curious whether his personal experiences or societal context inspired this candidness.