Background
Seijiro Shimada was born on February 26, 1899 in Ishikawa, Japan.
Seijiro Shimada was born on February 26, 1899 in Ishikawa, Japan.
The first part of Cliijo (On the Earth), a long novel, published in 1918, became a best-seller overnight and he was acclaimed as a genius. The second and third parts also proved extremely popular.
He went to Europe and, after returning home, became mentally deranged due probably to an amorous affair.
He went to Europe and, after returning home, became mentally deranged due probably to an amorous affair.