Fumiko Enchi
Japanese writer (1905-1986) · Japan · On the map · Writers · Died at 81
Fumiko Ueda, known by her pen name Fumiko Enchi , was a Japanese writer and playwright known for her explorations into the ideas of sexuality, gender, human identity, and spirituality. She is considered one of the most prominent women writers of Shōwa period Japan.
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1986Died12 November 19861985Order of CultureAward1979Person of Cultural MeritAward1972Japanese Literature Grand PrixAward1969Tanizaki PrizeAward1966Women's Literature PrizeAward1957Noma Literary PrizeAward1953Female Literary AwardAward1905Born2 October 1905
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Lived 1905 to 1986 · aged 81
