Kenzaburō Ōe is a renowned Japanese writer and Nobel laureate, born on January 31, 1935, in a small village in Shikoku, Japan. He is celebrated for his impactful works that explore themes such as personal and collective trauma, the complexities of modern Japanese society, and the moral dilemmas of existence. His writing often reflects his own experiences, particularly his relationship with his son, who was born with a severe disability.
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