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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
AuthorBooks · Second hand1886-1965
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.
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Birth
1886
Death
1965
First book
1909
Years writing
117
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is considered one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature.
His work masterfully explores the tension between Japanese tradition and Western cultural influence.
His stories range from provocative eroticism to the delicate observation of family life.
He was one of the six finalists for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, shortly before his death.
His famous essay In Praise of Shadows is a fundamental piece for understanding Japanese aesthetics and identity.