Masaoka Shiki
Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan (1867-1902)
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Masaoka.
Masaoka Shiki (正岡子規, Masaoka Shiki, September 17, 1867–September 19, 1902) was the pen-name of a Japanese author, poet, literary critic, and journalist in Meiji period of Japan, known for his controversial erotic poetry. His real name was Masaoka Tsunenori. As a child he was called Noboru.
Masaoka Shiki | |
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 Masaoka Shiki | |
| Born | 17 September 1867 Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| Died | 19 September 1902 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Writer, Journalist |
| Genre | poetry, literary criticism |
| Literary movement | Hototogisu |
Other websites change
- Selected Poems (haiku and tanka) of Masaoka Shiki, Translated by Janine Beichman at University of Virginia Library Japanese Text Initiative poem translations from 'Masaoka Shiki' by Janine Beichman
- Ehime University site on Masaoka Shiki with photos, poetry Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
- fan site with bio and poems
- National Diet Library bio and photos
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