Wang Zengqi
Writer (1920-1997) · China · On the map · Writers · Died at 77
Wang Zengqi was a contemporary Chinese novelist, essayist and Peking Opera playwright. He is known for his short stories and essays with an elegant style and content infused by both traditional literature and folklores of his hometown.
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About this person
He was referred to as a "master stylist of modern Chinese", along with his literary mentor Shen Congwen. He is regarded as a successor of the "Beijing School" heralded by Zhou Zuoren and Shen Congwen in the 1940s.
Country
China
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1997 · aged 77
