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Fukazawa Shichirō

    January 29, 1914 – August 18, 1987

    Shichirō Fukazawa was a Japanese author and guitarist whose works often explored the collision of tradition and modernity. His early successes, including a debut novel that garnered a prestigious prize and was twice adapted for film, highlighted his narrative prowess. However, Fukazawa's writing was not without controversy; a 1960 satirical work provoked intense backlash, leading the author to withdraw from public life. Despite this, his literary legacy endures as a testament to his unique voice and bold thematic explorations.

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