Hayashi fumiko biography of abraham

First woman fiction writer in modern Japan who enjoyed both popular success and critical recognition during a 20-year career which produced 278 books.Pronunciation: HAH-yah-SHE FOO-me-KOE.

Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, in 1903; died in 1951; fourth illegitimate child of Hayashi Kiku (mother) and Miyata Asataro (father), both of whom were itinerant peddlers; graduated from Onomichi Higher Girls' School in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan; married Tezuka Ryokubin (a painter), in 1926.

Hayashi Fumiko lived in and wrote about the margins of Japanese life.

Hayashi fumiko biography of abraham

Because her mother and stepfather were peddlers, she was frequently uprooted and attended seven different primary schools, with many long-term absences. She worked her way through high school, as a maid and as a factory worker on a night shift.

After graduation, she went to Tokyo, where she supported herself in a number of odd jobs, working as a clerk, waitress, salesperson, and bath-house attendan