Kenzaburō Ōe

Kenzaburō Ōe (おおえ けんざぶろう) is a Japanese writer born on January 31, 1935, in Kitauwa District, Ehime. He is well-known for his works, including "A Personal Matter" and "The Silent Cry". Ōe has held various occupations, such as writer, screenwriter, and novelist. He studied at the University of Tokyo and has a son named Hikari Ōe.

In 1994, Kenzaburō Ōe received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works are predominantly in the novel genre and are celebrated in Japan and beyond.