Masaoka Shiki

Japanese poet, author, and literary critic in Meiji period Japan (1867-1902)
In this Japanese name, the family name is Masaoka.

Masaoka Shiki (正岡子規, Masaoka Shiki, September 17, 1867–September 19, 1902) was the pen-name of a Japanese author, poet, literary critic, and journalist in Meiji period of Japan, known for his controversial erotic poetry. His real name was Masaoka Tsunenori. As a child he was called Noboru.

Masaoka Shiki
Masaoka Shiki
Masaoka Shiki
Born17 September 1867
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Died19 September 1902
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationWriter, Journalist
Genrepoetry, literary criticism
Literary movementHototogisu

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