The Art of Fiction No. 269: An Interview with Yan Lianke
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An interview with prolific Chinese author Yan Lianke for The Paris Review's Art of Fiction series, covering his literary career, his more than fifteen novels, and his recent works including The Four Books, The Day the Sun Died, Heart Sutra, and The Family Plot. The interview explores his writing process, creative philosophy, and the challenges he faces as a writer in China.
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Twitter / XThe Art of Fiction No. 269: An Interview with Yan Liankebuff.lyKey quotes
· 3 pulledHe hasn't written anything in a while, has he?
Yan, who is the author of more than fifteen novels, remains tremendously prolific
The Four Books (2010, translation 2015), The Day the Sun Died (2015, 2018), Heart Sutra (2020, 2023), The Family Plot
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