Wang Shuo

Wang Shuo (Chinese: 王朔; pinyin: Wáng Shuò, born August 23, 1958) is a Chinese author, director, actor, and cultural icon. He has written over 20 novels, television series and movies. His work has been translated into Japanese, Spanish, French, English, Italian, Hindi, and many other languages. He has enormous cultural status in China and has become a nationally celebrated author.

Wang Shuo (王朔)
Native name
王朔
Born (1958-08-23) August 23, 1958
Nanjing, China
Occupationnovelist, short story writer, screenwriter, columnist, voice actor
Period1980s–present
Genrenovel, satire, romance, comedy detective fiction
Literary movementPost 70s Generation, "Hooligan Literature"
Notable worksDon't Call Me Human, Playing for Thrills
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