About Aeba Koson
Lived 1855 – 1922 (aged 66). Aeba Koson was a Japanese journalist, novelist, writer and literary critic.
was a Japanese author, theater critic, and calligraphy master. His real name is . He was also called "The Master of the Bamboo Hut" (竹の屋主人).
He was born in Shitaya Ryuusenji-cho in Taitō Ward, Tokyo.
Among his works is his translation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue. He is buried in Somei cemetery in Tokyo.
Works
Tōsei shounin katagi (当世商人気質 The Modern-Day Mercantile Spirit). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886-1889. Hito no uwasa (人の噂 Rumors). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886. Sōmatō(走馬燈 Revolving Lantern). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886. Kontan (魂膽 Scheme). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1888. Menbokutama (面目玉 Face). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1889. Horidashimono (掘り出し物 Lucky Find). Yoshioka Shoseki, 1888. Ryōya (良夜 Moonlit Night). 1889. Kakeochi no kakeochi (驅落の驅落 Running Away from Running Away). Haikai kichigai (俳諧気違ひ Haikai Crazy).
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Who was Aeba Koson?
Japanese author (1855–1922)
When was Aeba Koson born?
Aeba Koson was born on 25 September 1855 in Tokyo City.
When did Aeba Koson die?
Aeba Koson died on 20 June 1922 in Tokyo.
What was Aeba Koson's occupation?
Aeba Koson was a journalist, novelist, writer and literary critic.
What nationality was Aeba Koson?
Aeba Koson was Japanese.
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