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Dazai's'The Fairy Tale Book', a book for children, was influenced by __________.

  • Western fairy tales

  • Eastern philosophy

  • Latin American magic realism

  • African tribal folklore

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The influence of Western fairy tales on Dazai Osamu's "The Fairy Tale Book" is evident in its themes, characters, and narrative structure. Dazai draws inspiration from classic Grimm's Brothers stories and incorporates elements such as talking animals, magical transformations, and moral lessons. However, he subverts these traditional tales by injecting a sense of darkness, melancholia, and social critique, reflecting his own complex and often pessimistic worldview.
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