Low Down

Hiroshima was always perceived as a victimized place, a place of resistance,  strength , dignity and pride for Japan . What happened in Hiroshima will last forever; the tragedy will always be remembered, however, the city has got a very interesting history worth to know and admire. Little ones, Do not be silent, speak up To fight against the adults all over the world Who are trying to bring about war Spring out shouting "Hey!" With loud clear voices Your round eyes shining And open your arms Free to hug everyone Give an embrace that will bring back Tears of good to everyone's heart Then spring at them all over the world Shouting, "We are the boys and girls, The Children of Hiroshima !" You Who weep although you have no ducts for tears Who cry although you have no lips for words Who wish to clasp Although you have no skin to touch You Limbs twitching, oozing blood and foul secretions Eyes all puffed-up slits of white Tat...

Osamu Dazai is famous for his novels, female narratives which are unique, complex and beautiful at the same time. The books are rich, rich with experiences, rich in plot, rich in every aspect of life Dazai himself passed through. His writings was influenced by the times he had to live in and the women he was surrounded by. The women were omnipresent in Japanese culture, history and especially – art. Tragic and depressive life of Dazai made his novels very personal and autobiographical, the women he described differs; it might me a single mother, a young girl – a schoolgirl, or an old woman, each of them are portrayed with a certain attitude. These women are strong, self-confident, imaginative, intelligent. Their features of character are totally opposite to the men’s ones; in Dazai’s novels men are weak, deprived of humane basic virtues, alcoholics, real outcasts of society. The women Dazai describes do not reflect the positives; it is very misleading to think so; the author himself wa...