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Fumiko Hayashi

Japanese writer (1903-1951) · Japan · On the map · Writers · Died at 47

Fumiko Hayashi was a Japanese writer of novels, short stories and poetry, who has repeatedly been included in the feminist literature canon. Among her best-known works are Diary of a Vagabond, Late Chrysanthemum and Floating Clouds.

Fumiko Hayashi is read about 600 times a day, in 25 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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Female Literary Award1948

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Country
Japan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1951 · aged 47

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