Ding Ling
Chinese author and educator
Born
October 12th, 1904
120 years ago
Died
1986
39 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
China
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Contributed significantly to Chinese literature, particularly during the 20th century. Worked as an educator and was involved in cultural and political movements. Published influential works that reflected the social issues of the time. Involved with the leftist literary movement and later joined the Communist Party. Received recognition for writing that challenged traditional norms and addressed women's rights.
Wrote the novel 'Miss Sophie’s Diary'
Received the Lu Xun Literary Prize
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