Ogai Mori

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Ogai Mori

Ogai MoriOgai Mori (森 鴎外 Mori Ogai, February 17, 1862 – July 8, 1922)

Hard-nose man who is very fond of novelties.

Born into hereditary doctors to a feudal lord, he became an army surgeon and studied German.
While working as a high-ranking army doctor, he published novels, poets and translations including his own literary journal.
Romantic relationship between Germany girl and Japanese man amazed public at the time.

Notable works:
  The Wild Geese (1911–13)
  The Dancing Girl(1890)

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