Takiji Kobayashi

Japanese writer of proletarian literature

Takiji Kobayashi - Japanese writer of proletarian literature
Born

1903
122 years ago

Died

February 20th, 1933
92 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A significant figure in Japanese literature, this writer focused on social issues and the lives of workers during the early 20th century. His notable works include the novel 'Kani Kōsen', which illustrated the struggles of a crab factory worker and critiqued the conditions of the working class. This writer was associated with the proletarian literature movement, aiming to raise awareness of social inequality in Japan. The impact of the work extended beyond literature, contributing to the discourse surrounding labor rights and class struggles in pre-war Japan.

Authored the novel 'Kani Kōsen'

Promoted proletarian literature in Japan

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