Shimazaki Tōson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Shimazaki Haruki
Born	March 25, 1872 • Japan
Died	August 22, 1943 (aged 71) • Japan
Notable Works	“Before the Dawn” • “Haru” • “Shinsei” • “The Broken Commandment” • “Tōhō no Mon”
Movement / Style	naturalism

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