Lao She

Novelist, Author

1899 – 1966

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Who was Lao She?

Lao She was the pen name of Shu Qingchun, a noted Chinese novelist and dramatist. He was one of the most significant figures of 20th century Chinese literature, and best known for his novel Rickshaw Boy and the play Teahouse. He was of Manchu ethnicity. His works are known especially for their vivid use of the Beijing dialect.

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Born
Feb 3, 1899
Beijing
Also known as
  • She Lao
  • Shu Qingchun
Ethnicity
  • Manchu people
Profession
Education
  • Beijing Normal University
Lived in
  • Beijing
Died
Aug 24, 1966
Beijing

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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