07月11日

猪苗代兼載は1452年に生まれ、室町時代後期に連歌師として活躍しました。将軍家や寺社で連歌の吟詠を務め、連歌集の編纂にも携わったと伝えられています。斬新な句風を取り入れた作品で知られ、連歌の表現幅を広げる一翼を担いました。また、連歌を通じて社交や儀礼の場に彩りを添え、当時の文化交流に寄与しました。1510年に没し、その業績は後世の連歌研究において重要な資料となっています。

1910年にニューヨーク州に生まれる。 1930年代初頭からSF作品を執筆し、自身の小説『Who Goes There?』で注目。 1937年から『アスタウンディング誌』の編集長を務め、新人作家を多数発掘。 アイザック・アシモフやロバート・A・ハインラインなどを育て、『黄金時代SF』を牽引。 1971年に没し、その編集方針は今もSF文学に影響を与えている。

Born in 1896 in Tokyo, she began writing at a young age and gained fame with her novels and essays about women's experiences in early 20th-century Japan. She was associated with literary magazines and contributed to the evolving voice of female writers. Her most celebrated works earned her a devoted readership and critical acclaim. She wrote with elegant prose and deep psychological insight, influencing later generations of authors. Yoshiya continued to publish for over five decades, leaving a significant mark on Japanese literature before her death in 1973.

Born in 1891, he emerged as one of Sweden's leading literary voices with works that delve into human nature and faith. His key works include the novel 'The Dwarf' and the play 'The Petty Demon'. In 1951, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his powerful, poetic narratives. Lagerkvist's writing blends historical settings with philosophical questions, exploring themes of good and evil. His concise, impactful prose influenced modern literature and resonated across Europe. He remained active in literary circles until his death in 1974, leaving a profound legacy in world letters.

Born in 1915, he wrote under the pen name Ross Macdonald and revolutionized the hard-boiled detective genre. His protagonist, Lew Archer, became a model for complex, psychologically nuanced detectives. Over his career, he published more than twenty novels, including 'The Galton Case' and 'The Chill'. Macdonald's work is celebrated for its intricate plotting, deep character studies, and social commentary. He influenced later crime writers such as Robert B. Parker and Sara Paretsky. His legacy endures in both literature and film adaptations, captivating new readers decades after his death in 1983.

1929年にチェコスロヴァキアで生まれ、プラハ大学で文学を学ぶ。 1968年のプラハの春を経験し、その政治的背景が作品に影響を与えた。 代表作『存在の耐えられない軽さ』で国際的な名声を博す。 1975年にフランスへ亡命し、その後フランス語で執筆を続けた。 小説や戯曲で人間の自由や存在の意味を哲学的に探求。 多くの文学賞を受賞し、世界中で翻訳されて読む人々を魅了した。 2023年に死去し、現代文学に大きな足跡を残した。