Writers born on January 14

Take a focused look at the writers born on January 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1925 Yukio Mishima

  Yukio Mishima was a renowned Japanese author, playwright, and nationalist. He was one of the most important Japanese writers of the 20th century, celebrated for his novels, short stories, and plays that expertly blended modern and traditional influences. Mishima was also known for his controversial political activities and dramatic death by ritual suicide (seppuku) following a failed coup d'état attempt. [bio]