[Reading CD] Osamu Dazai "Thinking of Zenzo / Food for the Weak / Happiness in the Home / Equality between Men and Women" (2-CD set)

[Explanation] In "Thinking of Zenzo," the protagonist is abandoned by the people of his hometown due to his own misconduct. Yet, despite his hatred and resentment for his hometown, he also desires to "make his hometown glorious." He is suddenly drawn to an invitation from a local newspaper to a gathering in Tokyo, and ends up replying, "I'll be there." He finds solace in the eight roses planted in the garden of his Mitaka home by a woman he believes to be a "fake farmer." The origin of the title is unknown. "Food for the Weak" depicts the feeling of being drawn to a movie theater when one is feeling weak. "Domestic Happiness" is about a man who becomes enraged after hearing a street interview broadcast on a radio his wife bought without permission. After much reflection, he comes to the conclusion that "domestic happiness is the root of all evil." "Equality between Men and Women" is set in a rural area where an elderly poet, who has suffered many cruel treatments from women, has fled the capital and is invited to speak at an educational association. [Recording time] Total 2 hours 4 minutes 12 seconds CD1: 1 hour 13 minutes 25 seconds CD2: 50 minutes 47 seconds [Narration] Oshida Shun (new AI synthesized voice) This synthesized voice is made using the latest AI technology developed in 2022, resulting in a natural reading that is extremely close to the narrator's own voice.