How old was Kōbō Abe?

Kōbō Abe died on January 22, 1993 at the age of 68.

When is Kōbō Abe's birthday?

Kōbō Abe was born on March 7, 1924.

What is Kōbō Abe's zodiac sign?

Kōbō Abe's zodiac sign is Pisces.

What is Kōbō Abe's nationality?

Kōbō Abe is a citizen of Empire of Japan, Japan.

What does Kōbō Abe do?

Kōbō Abe is known as writer, novelist, playwright, photographer.

Who has Kōbō Abe been married to?

According to Wikidata, Kōbō Abe's spouse is or was Machi Abé.

Kōbō Abe

Japanese writer, playwright, photographer and inventor

Died aged 68PiscesEmpire of Japan

Biography

Kimifusa Abe (安部公房, Abe Kimifusa; March 7, 1924 – January 22, 1993), known by his pen name Kōbō Abe (安部公房, Abe Kōbō), was a Japanese writer, playwright and director. His 1962 novel The Woman in the Dunes was made into an award-winning film by Hiroshi Teshigahara in 1964. Abe has often been compared to Franz Kafka for his modernist sensibilities and his surreal, often nightmarish explorations of individuals in contemporary society. He died aged 68 of heart failure in Tokyo after a brief illness.

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Career highlights

Notable works

The Woman in the Dunes

Genres

absurdist literature
prose
drama fiction

Family

Spouse(s): Machi Abé
Parents: Yorimi Abe

Awards & honours (6)

Akutagawa Prize
Kishida Theatre Award
Tanizaki Prize
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Yomiuri Prize
Art Encouragement Prizes

Quick answers about Kōbō Abe

How old was Kōbō Abe?: Kōbō Abe died on January 22, 1993 at the age of 68.
When is Kōbō Abe's birthday?: Kōbō Abe was born on March 7, 1924.
Where was Kōbō Abe born?: Kōbō Abe was born in Kita.
What is Kōbō Abe's zodiac sign?: Kōbō Abe's zodiac sign is Pisces.
What is Kōbō Abe's nationality?: Kōbō Abe is a citizen of Empire of Japan, Japan.
What does Kōbō Abe do?: Kōbō Abe is known as writer, novelist, playwright, photographer.
Who has Kōbō Abe been married to?: According to Wikidata, Kōbō Abe's spouse is or was Machi Abé.