Natsume Sōseki

Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916) was a Japanese writer, poet and novelist.

Also recorded as Natsume Kinnosuke; Soseki Natsume; Kinnosuke Natsume; Souseki Natsume; Sōseki; Natsume Soseki.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 夏目 金之助.

Born at Kikuichō in 1867, died at Waseda-Minamichō in 1916.

In detail

Natsume Sōseki studied at University of Tokyo, University College London and Nishogakusha University. training under William James Craig and Raphael von Koeber is recorded. Misao Fujimura, Yoshishige Abe and Toyotaka Komiya are recorded as having studied under Natsume Sōseki. the recorded working language is Japanese.

The authority associates the name with Yoyūha.

Employment is recorded with University of Tokyo, Fifth High School and Tokyo Higher Normal School.

Works named in the authority record are Kokoro, Botchan, I Am a Cat, Kusamakura, The 210th Day and Nowaki.

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

    “Natsume Sōseki”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q180903: Natsume Sōseki

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