Shen Congwen
Chinese writer (1902–1988)
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Summary
Shen Congwen was born on December 28, 1902[1], in Fenghuang County[2]. He died on May 10, 1988[3], in Beijing[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (864 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Zhang Zhaohe[7]
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[8], Republic of China[9], Qing dynasty[10]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[11]
- Position held: member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference[12]
- Employer: Peking University[13]
- Educated at: Peking University[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Beijing School[16]
- Commons category: Shen Congwen[17]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[18]
- Family name: Shen[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shen Congwen[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[23]
- Name in native language: 沈从文[24]
- Start of work period: 1926[25]
- End of work period: 1988[26]
- Last words: 我对这个世界没有什么好说的。[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP[28]
- Has works in the collection: Hong Kong Baptist University Library Art Collections[29]
- Writing language: Chinese[30]
Why It Matters
Shen Congwen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Shen Congwen born?
Shen Congwen's place of birth was Fenghuang County[2].
Where did Shen Congwen die?
Shen Congwen died in Beijing[4].
Who was Shen Congwen married to?
Shen Congwen's spouses include Zhang Zhaohe[7].
What did Shen Congwen do for work?
Shen Congwen worked as a writer[5].
Where did Shen Congwen go to school?
Shen Congwen was educated at Peking University[14].