Bungei Award
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (1962) honorable mention
Teruhiko Tsuge
つげ てるひこ
Tsuge Teruhiko
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1938-07-17 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Died
- 2011-11-15 （Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan） age 73
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Literary critic, Novelist, University professor
- Active Years
- 1960-2011
- Affiliations
- Senshu University, Modern Literature Society (steward)
- Memberships
- Modern Literature Society
- Influenced By
- Yutaka Haniya, Kobo Abe, Takehiko Fukunaga, Yukio Mishima, Kenzaburo Oe
- Influenced
- Haruki Murakami, Banana Yoshimoto, Yoko Ogawa
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tokyo | Faculty of Letters | Department of French Literature | 学士 | — | Japan |
| Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, University of Tokyo | Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology | Department of Japanese Language and Literature | 修士 | — | Japan |
University of Tokyo
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of French Literature
Degree:
学士
Country:
Japan
Published the novel 'Ookina Akai Taiyō' while an undergraduate
Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, University of Tokyo
Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology
/ Department of Japanese Language and Literature
Degree:
修士
Country:
Japan
Completed a master's program in Japanese language and literature
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
I Am Beautiful — Seven Stories about the 'I'
1977 Short story collectionA collection of seven short stories that explore the theme of the 'I', examining the relationship between self and narration.
selfidentitynarration
The Big Red Sun
1960 NovelAn early novel first published while the author was a university student, depicting youth and conflicts with society.
youthsocietyindividual conflict
Essays on Contemporary Literature
1978 Literary criticismA set of critical essays on contemporary Japanese literature, representing major arguments of the author as a scholar.
contemporary literary theorycritical theoryauthor studies
The Secrets of Haruki Murakami
2010 CriticismA critical study analyzing Haruki Murakami's works and themes, including author-based readings and textual analysis.
contemporary fictiontextual analysisthemes and devices
Introduction to Writing
1982 Guide / InstructionA practical introduction to writing, explaining basics of expression and logical composition.
writing techniqueexpression education
Genten: Studies in Contemporary Japanese Literature (editor)
1982 Edited seriesA multi-volume series (10 volumes) of studies on contemporary Japanese literature (editorial project).
contemporary literary studieseditorial projects
Bibliography
- I Am Beautiful — Seven Stories about the 'I' (Taiyosha, 1977)
- The Big Red Sun (Shinya Sōshosha, 1977)
- Essays on Contemporary Literature (Shibundō, 1978)
- The Secrets of Haruki Murakami (ASCII Shinsho, 2010)
- Confrontation: Article 175 of the Penal Code — 'Yojohan Fusuma no Shitajiki' Mosakusha Trial (ed., Aki Shobo, 1977)
- Introduction to Writing (Yuhikaku, 1982)
- Genten: Studies in Contemporary Japanese Literature (10 vols., Genten no Kai, 1982-1990)
- Haruki Murakami Studies (5 vols., Wakakusa Shobo, 1999, ed.)
- Haruki Murakami: Themes, Devices, Characters (Shibundō, 2008)
- Shusaku Endo: A Provocative Writer (Shibundō, 2008, ed.)
- Jippu Nagai: Mask and Reality (Gyosei, 2009, ed.)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, logical critical proseBridges scholarly argumentation and accessible commentary
- Recurring Motifs
- problems of self and narrationpostwar/contemporary Japanese contextauthor studies and textual analysis
Health
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Coronary artery sclerosis2011（終末期）Died of the condition in 2011; it brought an end to his research and teaching activities.
Legacy
An important figure in contemporary Japanese literary studies and criticism. He taught for decades at Senshu University, supported research on numerous writers, and played a role in organizing the Modern Literature Society.
Academic Societies
- Modern Literature Society
Archives
- National Diet Library (Japan)
- Senshu University Library
Trivia
- Published the novel 'The Big Red Sun' in Bungeikai while a student at the University of Tokyo in 1960.
- Taught for many years at Senshu University and became emeritus professor after retiring in 2009.
- Served as special counsel in the 'Yojohan Fusuma no Shitajiki' (Four-and-a-half Tatami Room) Mosakusha trial.
- Served as a steward when the Modern Literature Society was formally established in 1995.