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Kenzo Kitakata

b. 1947

Japanese author, novelist

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About Kenzo Kitakata

Born 1947. Kenzo Kitakata is a Japanese novelist and writer.

nihongo|Kenzo Kitakata|北方 謙三|Kitakata Kenzō|extra=born October 26, 1947 Winter Sleep (original title: Fuyu no Nemuri), trans. Mark Schilling (Vertical, 2005) The Cage (original title: Ori), trans. Paul Warham (Vertical, 2006) City of Refuge (original title: Nogare no Machi), trans. Y.T. Horgan (Vertical, 2012)

Awards and nominations 1982 - Japan Adventure Fiction Association Prize: Nemuri Naki Yoru (Sleepless Night) 1983 - Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for New Writers: Nemuri Naki Yoru (Sleepless Night) 1983 - Japan Adventure Fiction Association Prize: The Cage 1984 - Nominee for Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel: The Cage 1985 - Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel: Kawaki no Machi (City of Thirst) 1991 - Shibata Renzaburo Prize: Hagun no Hoshi (Alkaid) 2004 - Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature: Yōkashō (Generals of the Yang Family) 2006 - Shiba Ryotaro Prize: Suikoden (Water Margin) 2009 - Japan Mystery Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement

Main works

Standalone hardboiled novels , 1981 , 1982 (City of Refuge, Vertical, 2012) , 1983 , 1983 , 1983 , 1983 (The Cage, Vertical, 2006) , 1984 , 1984 , 1984 , 1984 , 1984 , 1984 , 1984 , 1985 , 1985 , 1985 , 1985 , 1985 , 1985 , 1986 , 1986 , 1986 , 1986 , 1986 , 1987 , 1987 , 1987 , 1987 , 1988 , 1989 , 1989 , 1990 , 1990 (Ashes, Vertical, 2003) , 1991 , 1992 , 1993 , 1994 , 1994 , 1994 , 1994 , 1995 , 1995 , 1996 (Winter Sleep, Vertical, 2005) , 1999 , 1999 , 2001 , 2003

Short story collections , 1988 , 1993 , 2002

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Important facts

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Education
Chuo University
Awards
Shiba Ryotaro Prize; Kobunsha Mystery Literature Grand Prize; Shibata Renzaburō Award; Medal with Purple Ribbon; Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature; Kadokawa Novel Award; Mystery Writers of Japan Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenzo Kitakata?

Japanese author, novelist

When was Kenzo Kitakata born?

Kenzo Kitakata was born on 26 October 1947 in Karatsu.

What is Kenzo Kitakata's occupation?

Kenzo Kitakata is a novelist and writer.

What nationality is Kenzo Kitakata?

Kenzo Kitakata is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenzo Kitakata

· Wikidata: Q6392984

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