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Chiyo Uno

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Chiyo Uno (1897-1996) was a literary icon and celebrated kimono designer, known for her significant contributions to Japanese fashion, film, and literature. She was the winner of the 1957 Noma Literary Prize and was posthumously awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star, for her contributions to literature.

Books by Chiyo Uno
Three Japanese Short Stories
Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Chiyo Uno

Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry

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