Kenzaburo Oe

Kenzaburo Oe (born January 31, 1935) is a Japanese writer and Nobel laureate. He is one of the most prominent writers in modern Japan, best known for his works regarding the psychological struggles of individuals living in post-war society. His writing style has been described as “poetic”, often involving philosophical themes such as existentialism, Marxism and Buddhism.

Early life and education
Oe was born on January 31st 1935 in Uchiko Town, Ehime Prefecture to parents who were school teachers with progressive political views which heavily influenced him at an early age. In 1954 he graduated from Tokyo University’s School of Humanities and Sciences before studying literature under Kazuo Watanabe at Doshisha University where he received two degrees: Bachelor’s degree (1956) Master’s Degree (1960). During this period Oe became highly interested in French Existentialism through reading Jean Paul Sartre among others; these influences would later be evident within his own writings . While still a student Oe published several short stories including ‘The Catch’ which won him critical acclaim when it was featured by Gunzo magazine – thus beginning his career as a successful author..
After leaving university Oe started teaching English Literature at various universities while continuing to write fiction.

Writing Career Throughout his writing career Kenzaburo has written over thirty books ranging from novels to essays focusing on post-war issues concerning politics , social values & identity crisis amongst other topics ; many of them have become literary classics across Japan & beyond winning awards both domestically & internationally that include The Akutagawa Prize , Yomiuri Prize & ultimately the 1994 Nobel Prize for Literature making him only third Japanese person ever to receive this honor after Yasunari Kawabata(1968 )& Yukio Mishima(1970) . His notable works include A Personal Matter released 1964 –a novel about Bird–the protagonist struggling between raising disabled son or abandoning it along with Hiroshima Notes 1965 –nonfiction based around experiences during visit there shortly after atomic bombing —which had significant impact upon international audience not just due its vivid depiction but also because it brought attention towards nuclear disarmament movement worldwide … Other important pieces consist No Way Out 1980—critically acclaimed work addressing theme mental illness thru story young man suffering delusions following mother suicide attempt—alongside Teach Us To Outgrow Our Madness 1977 –collection four semi autobiographical novellas highlighting characters going thorough difficult times search inner peace… All above mentioned publications are widely read today throughout world contributing significantly academic study contemporary culture related discourse either directly or indirectly ..

Later Years After retirement 2006 Kenzoburou continues live Kumamoto City outside Kyushu region working actively promote environmental conservation efforts alongside creating new literary material …In November 2012 78 years old retired professor gave lecture inside prestigious Harvard Yard covering range subjects approached unique perspective gained lifetime experience…Today Kenzoburou remains recognized figure cultural circles globally praised authorship originality courage tackling controversial yet relevant topics connected present day reality ….