Tanizaki Jun’ichirō: Quick Facts

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Born	July 24, 1886 • Tokyo • Japan
Died	July 30, 1965 (aged 79) • Japan
Notable Works	“Some Prefer Nettles” • “The Makioka Sisters”

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