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Nakajima Atsushi

Atsushi Nakajima (中島敦, Nakajima Atsushi, 5 May 1909 – 4 December 1942) was a Japanese author known for his unique style and self-introspective themes. His major works include "The Moon Over the Mountain" and "Light, Wind and Dreams".

During his life he wrote about 20 works, including unfinished works, typically inspired by Classical Chinese stories and his own life experiences.


“L'agir suprême est non-agir, la parole suprême rompt avec la parole, le tir suprême ne tire pas. Bien sûr ! acquiescèrent aussitôt les citadins de Handan doués d'une compréhension suprême.”
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