Eiji Yoshikawa

Eiji Yoshikawa (吉川 英治 Yoshikawa Eiji, August 11, 1892 - September 7, 1962) was a Japanese historical novelist, who is mostly retelling existing stories. Among his most well-known novels, most are revisions of past works. For instance the original manuscript of Taiko is about 15 volumes, so Yoshikawa took up the job to retell it in close and accessible language. His other books also serve similar purposes and although most of his novels aren't orignal, he had created huge amount of work and renewed the interest for the past times. He was awarded the Cultural Order of Merit in 1960 and the Mainichi Art Award just before his death in 1962, of cancer. Deservingly he is cited as one of the best Japanese and World-wide historical novelists.

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August 11 - 1892 - September 7 - 1962 - Japanese - Historical novel - 1960

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