Li Jieren

Li Jieren
Born
Li Jiaxiang 李家祥

(1891-06-20)20 June 1891
Died24 December 1962(1962-12-24) (aged 71)
Chengdu, Sichuan

Li Jieren (Chinese: 李劼人; pinyin: Lǐ Jiérén; Wade–Giles: Li Chieh-jên; Sichuanese romanization: Li Chie-ren; June 20, 1891 – December 24, 1962) was a Chinese writer and translator. A native of Chengdu, his works are celebrated for their local flavor and realistic portrayal of Sichuan during the late Qing period.