The postwar Japanese literature: Dazai Osamu. The Setting Sun

The history of written Japanese literature dates back to the seventh or eighth century when the city of Nara was established. Two national histories were written: the Kojiki (completed in 712) and the Nihon shoki (accomplished in 720). Throughout the years Japanese literature has developed in various ways depending on historical, cultural and individual influences. Nevertheless, despite the new ideas and styles which were distinctive for every period there were continuous traditions - never dismissed or forgotten. It is a fact that new ideas never replaced the old ones they just supplemented them. New elements added to the old ones created a versatile and at the same time exceptional style of each period. Briefly the history of Japanese literature is a combination of past and present values and styles, of continuity and change.
Like every period in Japanese literature has its own distinctive features and values, the postwar year’s literature is no exception. Although Japanese poetry and drama were always in the centre of writers’ attention, they did not reach much of it after the war, the interest shifted to the short stories and novels.
The experiences of war, the changing political and social situation made its influence on postwar writers and novelists. During the years of war, writers were expected to support the war effort in their works. Thus part of their individuality in the creation of written peaces was restricted. However it could not be said that all the literal work was just a tool in support of war. During the period of 1941-1945, the Pacific War, literature started to recover. Some worthy literature appeared. After the war there began an exclusive period of activity in writing. Both by the older generation and by new writers.
Japan’s defeat in the Pacific War made an impact on many writings of that time....

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