← Shimazaki TosonBefore the Dawnby Shimazaki TosonEpic historical novel tracing Japanese society from feudalism to modernizationFind on Amazon↗About the authorShimazaki TosonPioneer of Japanese naturalist fiction and modern poetry whose autobiographical novels charted the breakdown of traditional feudal society. The Family and Before the Dawn are landmark works of Meiji and Taisho literature.More by Shimazaki TosonThe FamilyNovel exploring family conflict across generations in changing Japan→The Broken CommandmentStory of a Buddhist priest keeping hidden shame of his humble origins→SpringNovel depicting spiritual awakening and renewal in Japanese society→