Yan Lianke
Chinese novelist and satirist
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Summary
Yan Lianke was born on August 24, 1958[1], in Song County[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], military personnel[4], translator[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,676 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[8]
- Employer: Renmin University of China[9]
- Educated at: Henan University[10]
- Award received: Lu Xun Literary Prize for Excellent Novellas[11], Franz Kafka Prize[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party[14]
- Commons category: Yan Lianke[15]
- Family name: Yan[16]
- Given name: Liánkē[17]
- Work location: Henan[18], Beijing[19]
- Described at URL: https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/writers/yan-lianke-riiea[20]
- Participant in: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023[21]
- Nominated for: International Booker Prize[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[23]
Why It Matters
Yan Lianke has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Yan Lianke born?
Yan Lianke was born in Song County[2].
What did Yan Lianke do for work?
Yan Lianke worked as a writer[3], military personnel[4], translator[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did Yan Lianke go to school?
Yan Lianke was educated at Henan University[10].
What awards did Yan Lianke receive?
Honors received include Lu Xun Literary Prize for Excellent Novellas[11] and Franz Kafka Prize[12].