Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer, known for his works of magical realism and surrealism. His books have been translated into more than 50 languages, and he has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.
Some of his most famous works include:
- Norwegian Wood (1987)
- The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (1995)
- Kafka on the Shore (2002)
- 1Q84 (2009)
Murakami's writing is often characterized by its use of symbolism, allegory, and humor. His work has been compared to that of Franz Kafka, Jorge Luis Borges, and Gabriel García Márquez.
Murakami has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Franz Kafka Prize and the Jerusalem Prize. He has been shortlisted for the Nobel Prize in Literature multiple times.