Atsushi Nakajima
Japanese novelist (1909–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atsushi Nakajima (中島 敦, Nakajima Atsushi, 5 May 1909 – 4 December 1942) was a Japanese author known for his unique style and self-introspective themes. His major works include "The Moon Over the Mountain" and "Light, Wind and Dreams" with the former being published in many Japanese textbooks.[1]
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Native name | 中島 敦 | ||||
Born | (1909-05-05)5 May 1909 Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan | ||||
Died | 4 December 1942(1942-12-04) (aged 33) Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | ||||
Occupation | Novelist, Teacher | ||||
Language | Japanese | ||||
Nationality | Japanese | ||||
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Kanji | 中島 敦 | ||||
Hiragana | なかじま あつし | ||||
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For the fictional character of the same name, see Atsushi Nakajima (Bungo Stray Dogs).
During his life he wrote about 20 works, including unfinished works, typically inspired by Classical Chinese stories and his own life experiences.[2]