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§Author· 2 books

Donald Keene

§All Books
Cover of No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

No Longer Human

Osamu Dazai, 1948
633 ratings
Cover of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Anonymous, Yasunari Kawabata

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter

Anonymous, 900
3 ratings

§ About Donald Keene's books

Books on SansFiction
2
Published
1948
Average rating
3.8 / 5 across 636 ratings
Genres
Comics, Historical Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Literature

Start here: No Longer Human (1948)

"Oba Yozo's attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult.

Common questions about Donald Keene

What is Donald Keene best known for?
Donald Keene is best known for No Longer Human, published in 1948 with 633 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Donald Keene's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Donald Keene written?
SansFiction lists 2 books by Donald Keene, published in 1948. The most popular are No Longer Human and The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.
Which Donald Keene book should I read first?
No Longer Human is the usual place to start: it is Donald Keene's most-rated book here, with a 3.8 average.
What genres does Donald Keene write?
Donald Keene's books on SansFiction are tagged Comics, Historical Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction and Literature.

Explore: Comics · Historical Fiction · Juvenile Nonfiction · Literature