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“The sun, a red wheel, was sinking slowly in the west. Besides being spectacularly beautiful, the early-summer sunset was exceedingly soft and gentle: black mulberry leaves turned as red as roses; pristine white acacia petals shed an enshrouding pale-green aura. Mild evening breezes made both the mulberry leaves and the acacia petals dance and whirl, filling the woods with a soft rustle.”

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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. more

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