Mo Yingfeng

Mo Yingfeng (simplified Chinese: 莫应丰; traditional Chinese: 莫應豐; pinyin: Mò Yìngfēng; 19 January 1938 – 17 February 1989) was a Chinese novelist who was the director of China Writers Association. Mo served as the vice president of Hunan Writers Association and Hunan Literature and Art Association.[1][2][3]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Mo.
Mo Yingfeng
Native name
莫应丰
Born(1938-01-19)January 19, 1938
Yiyang, Hunan, China
DiedFebruary 17, 1989(1989-02-17) (aged 51)
Changsha, Hunan, China
OccupationNovelist
LanguageChinese
Alma materHubei Arts College
Period1972–1989
GenreNovel
Notable worksGeneral's Chant
Notable awards1st Mao Dun Literature Prize
1982 General's Chant

Biography

Mo was born in Yiyang, Hunan in 1938. He entered Hubei Arts College in 1956, majoring in music at the Department of Music.

In 1961, Mo joined the People's Liberation Army, then he worked in Guangzhou Military Region.[1][3]

In 1970, Mo was transferred from Guangzhou to Changsha.[1][3]

Mo started to publish works in 1972. In 1978, Mo worked in Xiaoxiang Film Studio (潇湘电影制片厂) as an editor.[1][3]

In February 1989, Mo died of an illness in Changsha.

Works

Novels
  • General's Chant (将军吟)
  • The Wind (风)
  • The Soldier Rush Through the Mountains (小兵闯大山)
  • The Goddess of Love (美神)

Awards

Personal life

Mo was twice married. He had two daughters with his former wife Li Mingxiu (李明秀), Mo Zhuwei (莫竹苇) and Mo Zhuqin (莫竹芩). His second wife was Ouyang Huiling (欧阳慧玲). His two daughters, their husbands, and five grandchildren live in Australia.

References
  1. "莫应丰 (1938.1.19—1989.2.17)". chinawriter.com.cn (in Chinese).
  2. 继往开来书写湖南文艺发展繁荣新华章. rednet.cn (in Chinese). 2013.
  3. 中国首届茅盾文学奖获得者：莫应丰 (in Chinese). rednet.cn. 2009.
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