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“I have spent myself on all kinds of things ... I have advanced much politically but I have written little and moreover have written it badly.”

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Ba Jin, born Li Yaochang, was a prominent Chinese modern writer and translator. He was born on November 25, 1904, and passed away on October 17, 2005. Ba Jin's works are known for their deep insight into social contradictions and the brilliance of human nature, with representative works including 'Family', 'Spring', and 'Autumn'. more

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