Introduction to Mao Dun
Mao Dun (December 12, 1896-September 22, 1971), formerly known as Mao Dun, was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. He was a famous modern Chinese literary critic, ideologist, and revolutionary. Mao Dun was the most famous writer in the 20th century and also the most influential and powerful in the history of modern Chinese literature. His works deeply reflect the fate and suffering of Chinese society and people, and at the same time, explore the profound theme of human nature, love, family, friendship, morality and so on. Mao Dun's representative works include The First Incense, Spring Silkworm, Corrosion, Border Town, Midnight, Canopy Collection, etc. Midnight is considered a classic in the history of modern Chinese literature. His works were translated into many languages and enjoyed a high reputation at home and abroad. Mao Dun had won many literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was known as the founder of modern Chinese literature.