Takeo Arishima books in order
Japanese writer
- Lived
- 1878–1923
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 2
Takeo Arishima published 1 novel and 1 novella. The best-known is The Agony of Coming into the World.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Takeo Arishima
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The Agony of Coming into the World
Takeo Arishima's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
A Certain Woman (1978)
Novellas in order
The Agony of Coming into the World (1955)
About Takeo Arishima
Takeo Arishima was a Japanese novelist, short-story writer and essayist during the late Meiji and Taishō periods. His two younger brothers, Ikuma Arishima (有島生馬) and Ton Satomi (里美弴), were also authors. His son was the internationally known film and stage actor Masayuki Mori.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Takeo Arishima FAQ
- How many books has Takeo Arishima written?
- Takeo Arishima published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Takeo Arishima's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Agony of Coming into the World.
- What is Takeo Arishima's most famous book?
- The Agony of Coming into the World is Takeo Arishima's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.