Futabatei Shimei: Biography, Facts and Career
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Futabatei Shimei (二葉亭 四迷; 4 April 1864 – 10 May 1909) was a Japanese writer, translator, and literary critic. His writings are in the realist style popular in the mid to late 19th century. His work The Drifting Cloud (Ukigumo, 1887) is widely regarded as Japan's first modern novel.
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- Full name: Futabatei Shimei
- Born: 1864-02-28
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q22665
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Who is Futabatei Shimei?
Futabatei Shimei (二葉亭 四迷; 4 April 1864 – 10 May 1909) was a Japanese writer, translator, and literary critic.
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Futabatei Shimei is Japan.
When was Futabatei Shimei born?
Futabatei Shimei was born on 1864-02-28.
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