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Mo Yan, born Guan Moye, is a renowned Chinese contemporary novelist. Born on February 17, 1955, in Gaomi City, Shandong Province, his works are known for their unique narrative style and profound social criticism. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012.

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“I think that China has many outstanding authors, and their great works should also be recognised by the world.”

Thinking World Should China Great Work Outstanding

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“A writer should express criticism and indignation at the dark side of society and the ugliness of human nature, but we should not use one uniform expression.”

Should Humans Use Sides Dark Human Nature Expression Criticism Uniforms Ugliness Dark Side Indignation

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“A writer should always bravely face life, risking death and mutilation in order to dethrone an emperor.”

Should Faces Order Emperor Mutilation

Book:The Republic of Wine: A Novel

Source: The Republic of Wine: A Novel

“Some may want to shout on the street, but we should tolerate those who hide in their rooms and use literature to voice their opinions.”

Want Should May Use Literature Voice Rooms Opinion Streets Tolerate

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“A writer should bury his thoughts deep and convey them through the characters in his novel.”

Should Character Novel

Author:Mo Yan

About the Author

Born: February 17, 1955
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 32

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