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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 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.