- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Writer
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1867-02-09
- Date of death
- 1916-12-09
- Hometown
- Edo, Musashi Province, (Currently Shinjuku, Tokyo), Japan
Souseki Natsume
夏目漱石
Souseki Natsume, born as Kinnosuke Natsume (夏目金之助), is widely considered to be the foremost Japanese novelist of the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
He is best known for his novels Kokoro, Botchan, I Am a Cat, and his unfinished work Light and Darkness. He was also a scholar of British literature and composer of haiku, Chinese-style poetry, and fairy tales. From 1984 until 2007, his portrait appeared on the front of the Japanese 1000 yen note.
Signature works
Career timeline
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19862009
Genre preference
- Drama31%
- Psychological23%
- Comedy15%
- Action8%
- Romance8%
- Slice of Life8%
- Thriller8%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Souseki Natsume's name in other languages?
Souseki Natsume is also known as 夏目漱石, Kinnosuke Natsume, 夏目金之助, Soseki Natsume.
When is Souseki Natsume's birthday?
Souseki Natsume was born on February 9, 1867.
How old is Souseki Natsume?
Souseki Natsume is 49 years old.
When did Souseki Natsume die?
Souseki Natsume passed away on December 9, 1916.
What is Souseki Natsume's gender?
Souseki Natsume is male.
What does Souseki Natsume do?
Souseki Natsume works as Writer.
What language does Souseki Natsume voice in?
Souseki Natsume performs in Japanese.
Where is Souseki Natsume from?
Souseki Natsume is from Edo, Musashi Province, (Currently Shinjuku, Tokyo), Japan.
