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Ueda Akinari

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Also known as Akinari Ueda

Japanese writer (1734–1809)

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Ueda Akinari, also known by his native name 上田秋成 and the pseudonym Kijin Senshi, was a Japanese writer, linguist, poet, and merchant. Born on July 25, 1734, and dying on August 8, 1809, he wrote in Japanese and adhered to Buddhism. His professional activity began in 1767.

He is the author of notable works including *Tales of Moonlight and Rain*, *世間妾形気*, *上田秋成集*, *春雨物語*, *秋成集*, and *萬葉集目安補正*. His writings are held in the collection of the National Museum of World Cultures. Akinari had one recorded student, Ōtagaki Rengetsu.

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Person · Open Library

Born
July 25, 1734
Died
August 8, 1809
Works
55

Top works

  • 春雨物語・書初機嫌海
  • 世間妾形気
  • 上田秋成集
  • 春雨物語
  • 秋成集

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Music · MusicBrainz

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
7
Total plays
9

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Japan
Occupation
physician
Languages spoken
Japanese
Religion
Buddhism
Image
Ueda Akinari.jpg
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date of birth
1734-07-25
date of death
1809-08-08
name in kana
うえだ あきなり
Commons category
Ueda Akinari
name in native language
上田秋成
has works in the collection
National Museum of World Cultures
start of work period
1767-00-00
pseudonym
Kijin Senshi
writing language
Japanese
Sources (3)

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