“Paradoxically, the people and state of Japan living on such moral props were not innocent but had been stained by their own past history of invading other Asian countries.”
Quote by Kenzaburo Oe
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Kenzaburo Oe
Kenzaburo Oe is a renowned Japanese author born on January 31, 1935. His works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and critical insights into social issues, making him a representative figure in post-war Japanese literature. more
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