Junpei Gomikawa
Japanese novelist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Junpei Gomikawa (March 15, 1916 – March 8, 1995; Japanese: 五味川純平) was the pen name of Japanese novelist Kurita Shigeru. He is best known for his 1958 World War II novel The Human Condition (Ningen no joken), which became a best seller.[1] Gomikawa's novel became the basis for Masaki Kobayashi's film trilogy The Human Condition as well as a radio drama.[1][2] Another novel by Gomikawa, the eighteen-volume Men and War (Senso to ningen), formed the basis for Satsuo Yamamoto's 1970-1973 film trilogy of the same name.[1][3]
Quick Facts Kurita Shigeru, Native name ...
Kurita Shigeru | |
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Native name | 五味川純平 |
Born | (1916-03-15)March 15, 1916 Dalian, colonial Manchuria |
Died | March 8, 1995(1995-03-08) (aged 78) |
Pen name | Junpei Gomikawa |
Notable works | The Human Condition |
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