Gunzo Newcomer Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (1974) award
Hiroshi Katsumata
かつまた ひろし
Katsumata Hiroshi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1938-07-24 （Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Literary scholar, Literary critic, University professor, Researcher
- Active Years
- 1974-
- Affiliations
- Department of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Letters, Hosei University, Tokageisha (Kikan Bunka) editorial board member
- Influenced By
- Hideo Odagiri, Atsushi Nakajima
- Influenced
- Masae Torai, Yuichi Ikeda
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosei University | Faculty of Letters | Department of Japanese Literature | 学士 (Bachelor of Arts) | — | Japan |
Hosei University
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Degree:
学士 (Bachelor of Arts)
Country:
Japan
He entered graduate school encouraged by his thesis advisor Hideo Odagiri and began research on Atsushi Nakajima.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Gunzo New Writers' Award (Criticism Division) | In Search of the Self: An Attempt at I‑Novel Theory by Atsushi Nakajima | 評論部門 | Gunzo (Gunzo Magazine) | 受賞 |
| 2004 | Yamanashi Literature Prize | The Career of Atsushi Nakajima | — | Yamanashi Literature Prize Selection Committee | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Watsuji Tetsurō Cultural Prize (General Division) | A Millennium History of the I‑Novel: From Diary Literature to Modern Literature | 一般部門 | Watsuji Tetsurō Cultural Prize Selection Committee | 受賞 |
Gunzo New Writers' Award (Criticism Division)
1974
Work:
In Search of the Self: An Attempt at I‑Novel Theory by Atsushi Nakajima
Category:
評論部門
Organization:
Gunzo (Gunzo Magazine)
Result:
受賞
Yamanashi Literature Prize
2004
Work:
The Career of Atsushi Nakajima
Organization:
Yamanashi Literature Prize Selection Committee
Result:
受賞
Watsuji Tetsurō Cultural Prize (General Division)
2016
Work:
A Millennium History of the I‑Novel: From Diary Literature to Modern Literature
Category:
一般部門
Organization:
Watsuji Tetsurō Cultural Prize Selection Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
In Search of the Self: Essays on Writers
1978 Literary criticismA collection of essays on writers, centered on studies of Atsushi Nakajima and author-centered criticism.
author studiesAtsushi NakajimaI‑novel theory
Quest and Eccentricity
1985 Literary criticismEssays exploring authors' quests and ecstatic or eccentric temperaments in literary practice.
author studiesfaith and literature
Ordinary People of the City: Scenes with Writers
1994 Literary studies / EssaysAn essay collection portraying ordinary urban people and the literary landscapes in which writers appear.
urban studieseveryday literature
The Spirit of Quotation
2003 Literary criticismA critical study on the act of quotation and its intellectual/spiritual dimensions.
quotation studiescritical theory
The Career of Atsushi Nakajima
2004 Literary studiesA scholarly study tracing the works and life of Atsushi Nakajima.
Atsushi Nakajimamodern Japanese literature
The Comings and Goings of Writers
2005 Literary criticismA collection of essays on various writers and their exchanges.
author studieshistory of literary exchange
The 'Bell-Ringing Hill' Generation and America
2012 Literary studiesA study discussing a postwar generation and its relationship with American culture.
postwar literaturecultural exchange
A Millennium History of the I‑Novel: From Diary Literature to Modern Literature
2015 Literary history / ResearchA comprehensive history tracing the development of the I‑novel and diary literature through a long‑term perspective.
I‑novel historydiary literatureliterary history
The Patience of the Salamander: The Literature of Masuji Ibuse
2018 Literary studiesA study examining the literature and distinctive features of Masuji Ibuse.
Masuji Ibuse studiesauthor studies
Bibliography
- In Search of the Self: Essays on Writers
- Quest and Eccentricity
- Ordinary People of the City: Scenes with Writers
- The Spirit of Quotation
- The Career of Atsushi Nakajima
- The Comings and Goings of Writers
- The 'Bell-Ringing Hill' Generation and America
- A Millennium History of the I‑Novel: From Diary Literature to Modern Literature
- The Patience of the Salamander: The Literature of Masuji Ibuse
- Atsushi Nakajima (editor/author)
- Atsushi Nakajima (co-editor)
- Critical Essays on 'Sangetsuki' (co-editor)
- Bibliographic Guide to Japanese Literature Research 2000–2004 (editorial supervisor)
- Chronicle of First Appearances of Fiction in Literary Magazines 1945–1980 (editorial supervisor)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- scholarly and annotative proseevidence‑based argumentationclear and objective tone
- Recurring Motifs
- I‑novel studiesresearch on Atsushi Nakajimaquotation and annotationauthor‑centered criticism
Legacy
Recognized for long‑term scholarly contributions to studies of Atsushi Nakajima and the I‑novel, as well as for teaching and mentoring at Hosei University. His work has been honored with multiple literary and cultural awards.
Trivia
- Served as professor in the Department of Japanese Literature at Hosei University; retired in 2009 and became emeritus professor.
- Won the Gunzo New Writers' Award (Criticism Division) in 1974 for In Search of the Self.
- Received the Yamanashi Literature Prize in 2004 for The Career of Atsushi Nakajima.
- Awarded the 28th Watsuji Tetsurō Cultural Prize (General Division) in 2016 for A Millennium History of the I‑Novel.
- Thesis advisor was Hideo Odagiri; notable students include Masae Torai and Yuichi Ikeda.
- Has authority identifiers in international bibliographic databases (ISNI, VIAF, NDL, etc.).