Aeba Koson
Japanese author and theater critic
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Koson Aeba (饗庭 篁村, August 15, 1855 – June 20, 1922) was a Japanese author, theater critic, and calligraphy master. His real name is Yosaburou Aeba (饗庭與三郎). He was also called "The Master of the Bamboo Hut" (竹の屋主人).[1]
He was born in Shitaya Ryuusenji-cho in Taitō Ward, Tokyo.
Among his works is his translation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue. He is buried in Somei cemetery in Tokyo.
Works
- Tousei shounin katagi (当世商人気質 The Modern-Day Mercantile Spirit). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886-1889.
- Hito no uwasa (人の噂 Rumors). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886.
- Soumatou(走馬燈 Revolving Lantern). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886.
- Kontan (魂膽 Scheme). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1888.
- Menbokutama (面目玉 Face). Published in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1889.
- Horidashimono (掘り出し物 Lucky Find). Yoshioka Shoseki, 1888.
- Ryouya (良夜 Moonlit Night). 1889.
- Kakeochi no kakeochi (驅落の驅落 Running Away from Running Away).
- Haikai kichigai (俳諧気違ひ Haikai Crazy).
See also
- Japanese literature
- List of Japanese authors
References
- ^ "饗庭篁村とは". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-11-24.
External links
- Aeba Koson at Find a Grave
- Koson Aeba's works at Aozora Bunko (Japanese)
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