Kazuo Ishiguro
Novelist, Pulitzer Prize winner
This individual, a Japanese-British novelist born in Nagasaki, moved to the United Kingdom at the age of five. The literary career began with the debut novel 'A Pale View of Hills' in 1982. Gained acclaim for works that often explore themes of memory and the human condition. 'Never Let Me Go,' published in 2005, and 'The Remains of the Day,' published in 1989, received significant attention. The latter was adapted into an award-winning film. Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017 for contributions to literature. Has also written screenplays and short stories, further showcasing versatility in storytelling.
Wrote 'The Remains of the Day'
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature
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Born
November 8th, 1622 403 years ago
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1660 366 years ago — 38 years old
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Born
November 8th, 1715 310 years ago
Died
1797 229 years ago — 82 years old
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