Ibuse Masuji Biography

Masuji Ibuse was a Japanese novelist whose work demonstrates a profound engagement with Shakespeare, Basho, and French literature. Initially, his writing drew inspiration from personal experiences, including friendships and feelings of loneliness, experimenting with prose styles. Following the war, his work gained significant recognition, particularly for its exploration of profound social and historical themes. His most celebrated novel, drawing on survivor accounts of Hiroshima, achieved international acclaim and cemented his status as a preeminent Japanese author.