Abstract

Why do we have to work?
A selection of "anti-work novels" by the unfortunate genius Sagawa Kyoichi that will strike a chord in the hearts of all adults.

Sagawa Kyoichi is a literary genius who loves hopelessly miserable and pathetic people and exposes the deception of a competitive society. His deep, human charm is all in this volume! This volume contains eight "anti-work novels" by Sagawa Kyoichi, who has depicted the resentment of entrance exams, academic background, and virginity. This is a collection of short stories that are full of black humor and depict the sorrows of working adults, including the popular e-book "Naniwa Saikyou Densetsu Nezumi-chan," and the popular "Jimon" and "Eternal Chief Madoguwa!" from Subaru Novel.

Author’s Information

Born in Shiga Prefecture, graduated from the Faculty of Letters at Kyoto University. Debuted with "Owari Naki Fuzai" in 2012. Won the 2nd Awa Shirasagi Literary Award in 2019 for "Dancing Fool". His works include "Munou Otoko", "Damn Yark", "Ball", "Shin Circle Crusher Maki", "I Traveled Back to the Qing Dynasty, so I Tried the Imperial Exams for Real", "Absolutely! Akutagawa Prize Winning Declaration - A New Sensational Literary Game Book", and "Poem of the Educational Degree Maniac".