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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Japanese author (1886–1965)

  • Fame58.5
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia39.2K
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Lived 1886–1965, aged 79Japan
JapanJapanWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    42 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1886–1965
    Aged 79
  • Known for
    The Key
    1983
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.

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58.5
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Momentum1.5
Historical25.4
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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