Aeba Kōson
Japanese author (1855–1922)
Aeba Kōson (饗庭 篁村; August 15, 1855 – June 20, 1922) was a Japanese author, theater critic, and calligraphy master. His real name is Yosaburou Aeba (饗庭與三郎). He was also called "The Master of the Bamboo Hut" (竹の屋主人).
He was born in Shitaya Ryuusenji-cho in Taitō Ward, Tokyo.
Among his works is his translation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue. He is buried in Somei cemetery in Tokyo.
Works
Tōsei shounin katagi (当世商人気質 The Modern-Day Mercantile Spirit). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886-1889.
Hito no uwasa (人の噂 Rumors). Serialized in Yomiuri Shinbun, 1886.
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