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Yukio Mishima was credited as a prose writer, novelist and playwright. Born on January 14, 1925, Yukio Mishima was from Tokyo, Japan. Death is recorded on November 25, 1970, at the age of 45. Education on record includes University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics. Awards on record include Shinchosha literature award (1954), Kishida Theatre Award (1955), Yomiuri Prize (1956) and 4 more.
My Take
Yukio Mishima remains, for me, the most unresolvable figure in modern Japanese letters. The prose itself is beyond argument — The Temple of the Golden Pavilion and the Sea of Fertility tetralogy contain sentences of almost frightening precision and beauty. What I keep turning over is how completely he tried to fuse life and art: the bodybuilding, the theatricality, the shocking final act in 1970. I do not romanticize how his story ended, but I cannot deny that no other writer staked everything so absolutely on aesthetics. Reading him is like handling a polished blade — you admire the craftsmanship while staying aware that it can cut.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yukio Mishima
- Name (Japanese)
- 三島由紀夫
- Reading
- みしま ゆきお
- Born
- January 14, 1925 – November 25, 1970
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 163 cm
- Occupation
- writer / prose writer / novelist / playwright / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
Awards & achievements
- 1954 Shinchosha literature award
- 1955 Kishida Theatre Award
- 1956 Yomiuri Prize
- 1964 Mainichi art award
- 1965 ACA National Arts Festival
- Golden Arrow Award
- star on Playwrights' Sidewalk
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Temple of the Golden Pavilion |
| Notable work | Confessions of a Mask |
| Notable work | The Sea of Fertility |
| Notable work | The Sound of Waves |
| Notable work | The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea |
| Notable work | Kyōko no Ie |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio%20Mishima
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%89%E5%B3%B6%E7%94%B1%E7%B4%80%E5%A4%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134456
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yukio Mishima born?
Born January 14, 1925.
When did Yukio Mishima die?
Died November 25, 1970, aged 45.
Where was Yukio Mishima from?
Yukio Mishima was from Tokyo, Japan.
What did Yukio Mishima do?
Yukio Mishima worked as writer, prose writer, novelist, playwright, screenwriter.
How tall was Yukio Mishima?
Yukio Mishima was 163 cm.
What was Yukio Mishima known for?
Notable works include The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Confessions of a Mask, The Sea of Fertility.
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