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“Literature remains an indispensable human activity, in which the reader and the writer are engaged of their own volition. Hence, literature has no duty to the masses or society, and ethical or moral pronouncements added by busybody critics are of no concern to the writer.”

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Gao Xingjian
Gao Xingjian

Gao Xingjian, born on January 4, 1940, in Guilin, Guangxi, China, is a renowned novelist. His works are known for their unique literary style and profound social criticism, and he has won numerous international literary awards. more

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