Yan Lianke
Yan Lianke is a Chinese writer of novels and short stories based in Beijing. His work is highly satirical, which has resulted in some of his most renowned works being banned in China. He has admitted to self-censorship while writing his stories in order to avoid censorship.
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Background
- Born in
- Song County
- Educated at
- Henan University
- Awards
- 🏆 Franz Kafka Prize🏆 Lu Xun Literary Prize for Excellent Novellas
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1958
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