Lao She Information
Lao She (December 28, 1899-August 24, 1966) was a famous dramatist, cultural critic, and ideologist in China in the 20th century. He was one of the outstanding representatives in the history of modern Chinese literature and was known as the "King of Chinese Fictions". Lao She's representative works include the novel Camel Xiangzi, Teahouse, Four Generations Under One roof, and the play Longxu Gully. These works not only have an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also have a wide influence on the international arena. In addition to his literary achievements, Lao She also dabbled in the field of culture. He served as the president of Peking University and the dean of the Art Research Institute, which had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese culture. His thoughts and remarks were also deeply concerned by people and were known as "Lao She's thoughts". Lao She had experienced many hardships in his life, such as poverty, political turmoil and physical illness. However, he always maintained his passion and sense of responsibility for Chinese literature and culture, and made great contributions to the development of modern Chinese culture.