Makoto Ōoka

Japanese poet and literary critic

Makoto Ōoka - Artists & Creatives born 1931
Born

1931
95 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A prominent figure in Japanese literature, contributed significantly to poetry and literary criticism. Ōoka published numerous collections of poetry that explored themes of nature, human emotion, and societal change. Worked as a literary critic, offering insightful analysis of contemporary literature and poetry. Served as a professor at several universities, influencing a generation of writers and scholars. His literary works are part of academic discussions on Japanese poetry.

Published collections of poetry

Served as a literary critic

Influenced later generations of writers

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