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Yukio Mishima

(1925–1970) Writer Japan

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Yukio Mishima was a writer from Japan, best known for 午後の曳航.

Quick Facts About Yukio Mishima

Born
January 14, 1925
Died
November 25, 1970
Nationality
Japan
Profession
Writer
Notable works
午後の曳航
Known for
The Sea of Fertility, The Sound of Waves, The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea, Confessions of a Mask, Madame de Sade
Spouse
Yōko Hiraoka

About Yukio Mishima

Kimitake Hiraoka, known by his pen name Yukio Mishima, was a Japanese novelist, playwright, short story writer, actor, martial artist, model, and the leader of an attempted coup d'état that culminated in his seppuku. He is considered one of the most important postwar stylists of the Japanese language.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Yomiuri Prize Golden Arrow Award Mainichi art award Kishida Theatre Award Shinchosha literature award ACA National Arts Festival Q11631589 star on Playwrights' Sidewalk

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