Mori Ōgai

Mori Ōgai was a prominent Japanese writer, poet, and military doctor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for blending Western literary styles with traditional Japanese culture, pioneering modern Japanese literature. Ōgai wrote novels, short stories, and poetry that explore themes like human emotions, societal change, and personal integrity. Besides his literary work, he contributed to Japan’s modernization through his medical career and government service. His writings often reflect deep psychological insight and a keen awareness of cultural transformation during Japan’s rapid modernization era.