Haruki Murakami
Contemporary Japanese novelist
ποΈJanuary 12, 1949 - Present
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πBiography
Haruki Murakami is an internationally acclaimed Japanese writer known for his surrealistic elements and profound depiction of modern loneliness. His works have been translated into over 50 languages.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Franz Kafka Prize winner
- β¦Author of Norwegian Wood
- β¦Jerusalem Prize winner
π¬Famous Quotes
"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
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