Wang Shuo
Wang Shuo (王朔) | |
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| Native name | 王朔 |
| Born | August 23, 1958 Nanjing, China |
| Occupation | novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, columnist, voice actor |
| Period | 1980s–present |
| Genre | novel, satire, romance, comedy detective fiction |
| Literary movement | Post 70s Generation, "Hooligan Literature" |
| Notable works | Don't Call Me Human, Playing for Thrills |
Wang Shuo (Chinese: 王朔; pinyin: Wáng Shuò, born August 23, 1958) is a Chinese writer. A leading figure in “hooligan literature” (痞子文学) and the New Beijing School of Chinese literature, he was influential in the 1980s and 1990s, known for his cynical, irreverent style and use of Beijing colloquialisms.