Kōbō Abe
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Kōbō Abe
Summary
Kōbō Abe is a human[1]. He was born in Kita[2]. He was born on March 7, 1924[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on January 22, 1993[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], photographer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Kōbō Abe's place of birth was Kita[2].
- Kōbō Abe died in Tokyo[4].
- Kōbō Abe was born on March 7, 1924[3].
- Kōbō Abe died on January 22, 1993[5].
- Kōbō Abe's mother was Yorimi Abe[12].
- Among Kōbō Abe's spouses was Machi Abé[13].
- Kōbō Abe held citizenship in Empire of Japan[14].
- Kōbō Abe held citizenship in Japan[15].
- Japanese was Kōbō Abe's native language[16].
- Kōbō Abe worked as a writer[6].
- Kōbō Abe's professions included novelist[7].
- Kōbō Abe worked as a playwright[8].
- Kōbō Abe worked as a photographer[9].
- Kōbō Abe's professions included screenwriter[10].
- Kōbō Abe worked as a science fiction writer[17].
- Kōbō Abe's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[18].
- A notable work attributed to Kōbō Abe is The Woman in the Dunes[19].
- Kōbō Abe received the Akutagawa Prize[20].
- Kōbō Abe received the Kishida Theatre Award[21].
- Kōbō Abe received the Tanizaki Prize[22].
- Kōbō Abe received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Kōbō Abe received the Yomiuri Prize[24].
- Kōbō Abe received the Art Encouragement Prizes[25].
- Kōbō Abe was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- Kōbō Abe was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].
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Origins and Family
Kōbō Abe's place of birth was Kita[2]. He was born on March 7, 1924[3]. His mother was Yorimi Abe[12]. Japanese was his native language[16].
Education
Kōbō Abe's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], photographer[9], screenwriter[10], and science fiction writer[17].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Kōbō Abe is The Woman in the Dunes[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Akutagawa Prize[20], a literary award[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1935[30]; Kishida Theatre Award[21], an award[31]; Tanizaki Prize[22], a literary award[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1965[34]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], a fellowship award[35]; Yomiuri Prize[24], a literary award[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1949[38]; and Art Encouragement Prizes[25], an award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1951[41].
Personal Life
Kōbō Abe was married to Machi Abé[13].
Death and Burial
Kōbō Abe died on January 22, 1993[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[42].
Why It Matters
Kōbō Abe ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include The Woman in the Dunes[45], a literary work[46], founded in 1962[47]; The Face of Another[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1964[50]; The Box Man[51], a literary work[52]; Inter Ice Age 4[53], a literary work[54]; The Ark Sakura[55], a literary work[56]; and The Ruined Map[57], a written work[58].
FAQs
Where was Kōbō Abe born?
Born in Kita[2], Kōbō Abe…
Where did Kōbō Abe die?
Kōbō Abe passed away in Tokyo[4].
Who were Kōbō Abe's parents?
Kōbō Abe's mother was Yorimi Abe[12].
Who was Kōbō Abe married to?
Kōbō Abe's spouses include Machi Abé[13].
What did Kōbō Abe do for work?
Kōbō Abe worked as writer[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], photographer[9], and screenwriter[10].
Where did Kōbō Abe go to school?
Kōbō Abe was educated at University of Tokyo[18].
What awards did Kōbō Abe receive?
Honors received include Akutagawa Prize[20], Kishida Theatre Award[21], Tanizaki Prize[22], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].