Takiji Kobayashi
Takiji Kobayashi was a Japanese author of proletarian literature. His writing focused on the lives and struggles of the working class, particularly fishing laborers, and the nascent organization of labor unions. His works are known for their realistic depiction of social injustice and the drive for the emancipation of the oppressed. Kobayashi's writing stands as a powerful testament to his era and his commitment to the proletarian movement.