--- product_id: 450334499 title: "The Flowers of Buffoonery" price: "£16.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/450334499-the-flowers-of-buffoonery store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dark humor meets poignant storytelling Classic Japanese literature gem Deep psychological insight The Flowers of Buffoonery **Price:** £16.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the darkly comic soul of pre-war Japan—don’t miss this literary cult classic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Flowers of Buffoonery - **How much does it cost?** £16.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/450334499-the-flowers-of-buffoonery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A rare English debut:** First-ever English translation of Dazai’s prequel masterpiece - • **Critically acclaimed:** 4.5-star rating from over 570 readers who cherish its emotional nuance - • **Cultural time capsule:** Immersive glimpse into pre-war Japan’s outsider society - • **Psychological depth with a twist:** Explores youth, love, and despair through a darkly comic lens - • **Perfect for the discerning reader:** Ranks top 1,400 in Short Stories and top 110 in Classical Poetry ## Overview The Flowers of Buffoonery is Osamu Dazai’s first English-translated prequel to No Longer Human, blending dark humor and deep emotional insight in a seaside sanatorium setting. Celebrated for its unique portrayal of youth and despair, this critically acclaimed classic offers a fresh, poignant perspective on human folly and resilience. ## Description For the first time in English, Osamu Dazai’s hilariously comic and deeply moving prequel to No Longer Human The Flowers of Buffoonery opens in a seaside sanatorium where Yozo Oba—the narrator of No Longer Human at a younger age—is being kept after a failed suicide attempt. While he is convalescing, his friends and family visit him, and other patients and nurses drift in and out of his room. Against this dispiriting backdrop, everyone tries to maintain a light-hearted, even clownish atmosphere: playing cards, smoking cigarettes, vying for attention, cracking jokes and trying to make each other laugh. While No Longer Human delves into the darkest corners of human consciousness, The Flowers of Buffoonery pokes fun at these same emotions: the follies and hardships of youth, of love and of self-hatred and depression. A glimpse into the lives of a group of outsiders in pre-war Japan, The Flowers of Buffoonery is a darkly humorous and fresh addition to Osamu Dazai’s masterful and intoxicating oeuvre. Review: Good - Good Review: Absolutely beautiful - There's no other way to describe this story by Dazai- after reading many of his other books, this one particularly stuck out to me with the almost tender way it depicts the human condition. It's a story you can only learn to purely appreciate, as it really is a stunning piece of work. I think it's my favourite so far out of his works that I've read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 34,178 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 105 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry 1,350 in Short Stories (Books) 1,932 in Fiction Classics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 572 Reviews | ## Images ![The Flowers of Buffoonery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Mn0Uyw3ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by L***A on 23 February 2026* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful *by V***A on 10 October 2024* There's no other way to describe this story by Dazai- after reading many of his other books, this one particularly stuck out to me with the almost tender way it depicts the human condition. It's a story you can only learn to purely appreciate, as it really is a stunning piece of work. I think it's my favourite so far out of his works that I've read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ arrived quickly thank you Amazon . fantastic author *by E***N on 23 May 2024* fantastic author with a very sad life . ## Frequently Bought Together - The Flowers of Buffoonery - The Setting Sun (New Directions Book) - No Longer Human --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/450334499-the-flowers-of-buffoonery](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/450334499-the-flowers-of-buffoonery) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*