[Fountain of Modern Literature] Popular Edition: Enjoy the Masterpieces of Writers 4 (3-CD Set) by Dazai Osamu, Shimazaki Toson, and Takamura Kotaro

This collection features all-new recordings of works by timeless Japanese literary icons. The works are read by actors renowned for their literary expertise and masterful delivery.

Reader Comments "By reading "Cherry," a work that's close to his autobiography, I felt like I was once again peering into Dazai's mind." (Kazama Morio)

"I hope you'll take this opportunity to savor the fresh lyric poetry of Fujimura, who pioneered a new era of poetry." (Hirose Shuko)

"As I reach my age, my appreciation for his works has changed, and I've also come to understand the changes in my own expression." (Terada Minoru)

The worldviews created by the actors in their readings are truly captivating, stimulating the reader's creativity.

All of the works are fully recited, with no omissions. (Note: Full recitations are limited to novels.) The authors' writings are fully expressed.

Whether you've read the book or not, listening to them audibly will deepen your understanding of the works from a new perspective.

Featured Works: Osamu Dazai's "Run, Melos/Cherry," read by Morio Kazama (59:28) From Toson Shimazaki's "Wakanashu," read by Shuko Hirose (77:10) From Kotaro Takamura's "Chiekoshu," read by Minoru Terada (73:15)