Information on Lao She

Lao She (February 2, 1899-August 24, 1966), formerly known as Shu Qingchun, was a famous novelist, dramatist, writer, ideologist, and fighter for democracy in China in the 20th century. He was born in an intellectual family in Beijing and loved literature and drama since childhood. Lao She's representative works include the novel Camel Xiangzi, Teahouse, Four Generations Under One roof, and the play Longxu Gully. These works, with their profound social insight, unique artistic expression, and distinctive characters, deeply reflected the various problems and contradictions of Chinese society at that time and were hailed as the classics of modern Chinese literature. In addition to literature and drama, Lao She also actively participated in China's democratic movement and literary revolution. He was hailed as the "pioneer of the literary revolution","an important figure in the New Culture Movement" and "an outstanding representative of the Chinese democratic revolution". He died in Beijing on August 24, 1966 at the age of 67.