Guan Moye

Place: Gaomi

Born: 1955

Biography:

Mo Yan is a Chinese novelist and short story writer. He was born on March 5, 1955, in Gaomi, Shandong Province, China. Mo Yan's real name is Guan Moye. He is known for his unique writing style that often explores themes of identity, politics, and the human condition. His works have been translated into many languages and he has received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012.