Toshio Shimao
Japanese writer (1917-1986) · Japan · On the map · Writers · Died at 69
Toshio Shimao was a Japanese novelist. He has been called a "writer's writer", which is used as both a compliment and criticism.
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1986Died12 November 19861985Noma Literary PrizeAward1983Kawabata awardAward1981Japan Art Academy PrizeAward1978Japanese Literature Grand PrixAwardYomiuri PrizeAward1977Tanizaki PrizeAward1972Mainichi Publication Culture AwardAward1961Art Encouragement PrizesAward1917Born18 April 1917
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Japan
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Writers
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Lived 1917 to 1986 · aged 69
