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Kōbō Abe

Kōbō Abe (1924–1993) was a Japanese writer, novelist and playwright.

Also recorded as Kimifusa Abe; Kobo Abe; Koubou Abe.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 安部公房.

Born at Kita in 1924, died at Tokyo in 1993.

In detail

Kōbō Abe studied at University of Tokyo. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are absurdist, prose and drama fiction.

Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are The Woman in the Dunes.

Distinctions recorded are Akutagawa Prize, Kishida Theatre Award, Tanizaki Prize and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Kōbō Abe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q186273: Kōbō Abe

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