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Lin Shu

Chinese writer (1852-1924) · Writers · Died at 71

Lin Shu (Chinese: 林紓, November 8, 1852 - October 9, 1924; courtesy name Qinnan was a Chinese writer.

Lin Shu is read about 33 times a day, in 16 languages.

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He was well known for introducing Western literature to a whole generation of Chinese readers, despite his ignorance of any foreign languages; collaborating with others including actual translators, he released over 180 Classical Chinese translations of English or French works, mostly novels, drawn from 98 writers of 11 countries.

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1852 to 1924 · aged 71