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Name
  
Aeba Koson

Role
  
Author

Died
  
1922


Aeba Koson

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).

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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).

    • References

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