Edogawa Ranpo

Edogawa Ranpo (1894–1965) was a Japanese writer, novelist and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Tarō Hirai; Edogawa Rampo.

Overview

Also worked under the name 江戸川乱歩.

Born at Nabari in 1894, died at Ikebukuro in 1965.

In detail

Edogawa Ranpo studied at Waseda University. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are crime. Shunrō Oshikawa and Shuroku Kuroiwa are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Japan.

Works named in the authority record are Murder on D Street, Beast in the Shadows, The Fiend with Twenty Faces and The Demon of the Lonely Isle.

Distinctions recorded are Medal with Purple Ribbon.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edogawa Ranpo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q347412: Edogawa Ranpo

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