Mao Dun Literature Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2005) Winner
Liu Jianwei
リュウ・ジェンウェイ
Liu Jianwei
Pen Names:
Liu Shengyuan（Pen name used for some works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-10-01 （Zhenping County, Henan, China）
- Nationality
- China
- Languages
- Chinese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- August First Film Studio, Chengdu Military Region (worked)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Liberation Army College of Information Technology | — | — | — | 在学〜1983 | China |
| People's Liberation Army College of Art | — | — | — | 1991-1993 | China |
| Lu Xun Literature Academy | — | — | — | — | China |
| Beijing Normal University | — | — | — | 1994-1997 | China |
People's Liberation Army College of Information Technology
Period:
在学〜1983
Year of Graduation:
1983
Country:
China
Graduation year is recorded as 1983 in sources
People's Liberation Army College of Art
Period:
1991-1993
Year of Graduation:
1993
Country:
China
Reportedly admitted in 1991 and graduated in 1993
Lu Xun Literature Academy
Country:
China
Attendance recorded; detailed years not specified
Beijing Normal University
Period:
1994-1997
Year of Graduation:
1997
Country:
China
Attended from 1994 to 1997
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mao Dun Literature Prize (6th) | Heroic Time | — | Mao Dun Literature Prize committee | 受賞 |
Mao Dun Literature Prize (6th)
2005
Work:
Heroic Time
Organization:
Mao Dun Literature Prize committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Heroic Time
2005 Novel (historical/military)A long novel set against historical and military backdrops in China, exploring individual heroism and changing times; recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize.
HeroismHistoryMilitary
The Great Wall
NovelOne of the recorded long novels by the author; specific details are not available in sources provided.
Breakthrough
Novel/Screenplay (varies by source)Often listed as a novel; some sources indicate involvement as a screenwriter.
SARS Crisis
Novel/ReportageWork themed on the SARS outbreak era, depicting societal crisis and responses.
EpidemicSocial crisis
The Rock
NovelOne of the author's novels with limited available details.
The Terrifying Waves
NovelDescribed as a story set in turbulent times; detailed information is limited.
Love in the Anti-Japanese War
Novel (historical)A novel about love and war set during the Anti-Japanese War period.
WarRomanceHistory
The Red Sun and the White Sun
ReportageA reportage-style work addressing social and historical themes.
The Sun Comes Up in the East
ReportageA reportage work thought to depict Eastern revival and social change.
The World Is Not Enough
ReportageOne of his reportage works dealing with broad social themes.
Bibliography
- Heroic Time
- The Great Wall
- Breakthrough
- SARS Crisis
- The Rock
- The Terrifying Waves
- Love in the Anti-Japanese War
- The Red Sun and the White Sun
- The Sun Comes Up in the East
- The World Is Not Enough
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realist narrative styleFocus on military and historical depiction
- Recurring Motifs
- Images of heroismWar and humanityTransitions of eras
Legacy
Liu Jianwei is a Chinese writer known for works on military and historical themes; he won the 6th Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2005 for 'Heroic Time'. He is regarded as an important figure in contemporary Chinese military/historical fiction.
Trivia
- Pen name: Liu Shengyuan.
- Graduated from the PLA College of Information Technology in 1983 and later worked at August First Film Studio.
- Recorded as having studied at Beijing Normal University from 1994 to 1997.
- 'Heroic Time' won the Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2005.