Mieko Kawakami is a Japanese author and poet, born in 1972 in Tokyo. Before becoming a writer, Kawakami worked as a nurse, an experience that deeply influenced her writing. Her work often explores themes of identity, trauma, and the human condition, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of Japanese culture.
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