斜陽・人間失格・桜桃・走れメロス 外七篇 [Shayō, Ningen Shikkaku, Ōtō, Hashire Merosu, gai nana hen]

This book contains 11 masterpieces by a genius author that emerged from 20th century Japan, including "Shayō," which depicts a noble beauty in decline against the backdrop of a declining aristocratic family; "Ningen Shikkaku," which is a novelized self-portrait; and "Hashire Merosu," which powerfully portrays the trust and friendship between two young people. The book also includes a detailed chronology by Ken'ichi Okuno and a gentle guide to the works, as well as an author biography by Yoshimi Usui.