Masaoka Shiki
Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan (1867-1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masaoka Shiki (正岡子規, Masaoka Shiki, September 17, 1867–September 19, 1902) was the pen-name of a Japanese author, poet, literary critic, and journalist in Meiji period of Japan, known for his controversial erotic poetry. His real name was Masaoka Tsunenori. As a child he was called Noboru.
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Masaoka.
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Masaoka Shiki | |
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Born | 17 September 1867 Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
Died | 19 September 1902 Tokyo, Japan |
Occupation | Writer, Journalist |
Genre | poetry, literary criticism |
Literary movement | Hototogisu |
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