Li Rui (writer)
Li Rui (Chinese: 李锐; pinyin: Li Ruì; born 1949 in Beijing) is a short-story writer and novelist from China. He is best known for his Houtu series of short stories, which won the China Times Literary Prize as well as the 8th National Award for best short stories.
Li Rui 李锐 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 (age 73–74) Beijing, China |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
| Language | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Liaoning University |
| Period | 1974 - present |
| Genre | Novel, short story |
| Literary movement | Xungen movement |
| Notable works | Silver City No-Wind Tree No Clouds for Ten Thousand Miles |
| Notable awards | Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 2004 China Times Literary Prize 8th National Award |
| Spouse | Jiang Yun |
| Children | Di An |
He has published five novels, several novellas and several volumes of short stories. In 2004, Li won the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award for his contributions to arts and literature.[1]
In 2007, the Open University of Hong Kong awarded him the degree of D.Litt. honoris causa.[2]
References
- "HKBU Writer-in-Residence Li Rui meets local writers and scholars". Hong Kong Baptist University. 22 March 2006. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
- "Press Release: OUHK to honour five outstanding personages". OUHK. 13 November 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
External links
- "Silver City by Li Rui-Review". LA Times. 21 December 1997. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
- "Man and Nature- Three stories with no definite messages". CityU News Center- City University of Hong Kong. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
- Li Rui. Routledge. 2004. ISBN 9780415241298. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
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