Natsume Sōseki: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Natsume Kinnosuke
Born	February 9, 1867 • Tokyo • Japan
Died	December 9, 1916 (aged 49) • Tokyo • Japan
Notable Works	“Botchan” • “Kokoro” • “Mon”

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