Lu Xun Literary Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2000) Winner
Yu Qiuyu
ユウ・チウユー
Yu Qiuyu
Pen Names:
Shi Yi Ge（Pen name used temporarily (related to controversy)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1946-08-23 （Qiaotou Town, Cixi (Cixi, Zhejiang), China）
- Nationality
- China
- Languages
- Chinese
- Residence History
- Shanghai, China → Macau, China
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Scholar, University professor, Cultural critic, Essayist
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Affiliations
- Shanghai Theatre Academy (former vice president/dean), Macau University of Science and Technology (honorary doctorate; former Dean, School of Humanities and Arts), China Academy of Art (involved in founding 'Autumn Rain Academy')
- Influenced By
- Chinese classical culture and history
- Influenced
- Contemporary Chinese essayists and cultural critics
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Theatre Academy | Department of Drama and Literature | Department of Drama and Literature | — | 1963-（在学中断） | China |
Shanghai Theatre Academy
Department of Drama and Literature
/ Department of Drama and Literature
Period:
1963-（在学中断）
Country:
China
Studies and life were disrupted during the Cultural Revolution
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Honorary Doctor of Literature | — | — | Macau University of Science and Technology | 受賞 |
| 2004 | China's Top Ten Cultural Elites (selection) | — | — | UNESCO / Peking University / China Talent Magazine (joint selection) | 選出 |
| 1999 | Top Ten International Figures Across the Century (selection) | — | — | The Asahi Shimbun (Japan) | 選出 |
Honorary Doctor of Literature
2010
Organization:
Macau University of Science and Technology
Result:
受賞
China's Top Ten Cultural Elites (selection)
2004
Organization:
UNESCO / Peking University / China Talent Magazine (joint selection)
Result:
選出
Top Ten International Figures Across the Century (selection)
1999
Organization:
The Asahi Shimbun (Japan)
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Cultural Sojourn
1992 Essays / Cultural criticismA collection of essays reflecting on history and civilization while touring cultural heritage sites across China. Combines the author's humanistic perspective with travelogue elements.
cultural heritagetraveloguehistorycivilizational discourse
Translations
- English translations available (selected essays)
The Book of Mountains and Rivers
1995 Novel / ProseA long-form work with narrative elements focusing on mountains, rivers and landscapes, exploring the relationship between nature and humanity and the continuity of culture.
naturetraditionmemory
Translations
- English translation by Jeremy Tiang (2015)
The Chinese Literary Canon
Cultural criticismA collection of criticism analyzing the context of Chinese literature and culture and discussing contemporary cultural issues.
literary historycultural heritage
Translations
- English translations (select translations by Philip Hand, 2015)
Bibliography
- Notes on Living in the Mountains
- Cultural Sojourn
- Frost-Cold Long River
- Sigh of a Thousand Years
- Walker Without Boundaries
- Lend Me a Life
- The Chinese Literary Canon
- The Book of Mountains and Rivers
- What Is Culture
- The Way of the Gentleman
- A Short Family History
- Glacier
- Mud-Steps Practice
- Empty Island
- Gate Hole
- Lectures at Peking University
- The Beauty of Extremes
- World Dramaturgy
- History of Chinese Drama
- On Artistic Creation
- Audience Psychology
Adaptations
- Multiple lectures and TV specials (e.g., Phoenix Satellite TV)
Translations of Works
- The Book of Mountains and Rivers — English translation by Jeremy Tiang
- The Chinese Literary Canon — partial English translations by Philip Hand
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Lyrical, essayistic proseHumanistic style blending history and cultural commentary
- Recurring Motifs
- cultural heritagetravelhistorical memorylandscape and environment
Legacy
Yu Qiuyu is one of the leading contemporary Chinese cultural essayists, presenting discussions on cultural continuity and civilization through travel and historical reflection. He has influence in both academia and media, widely known for lectures and TV programs, while also having faced criticism related to donations and past controversies.
Academic Societies
- Organizations related to China Academy of Art
- Shanghai Writers' Association (related)
Archives
- Private archives and Shanghai lecture records
In Popular Culture
- Host/participant of civilization survey series on Phoenix Satellite TV
- Nationwide lecture tours in Taiwan and mainland China
Quotes
-
The horses are thousands of miles away, and they don't wash the dust.
Source: Quoted in lectures/essays (source not specified)
Trivia
- His wife, Ma Lan, is a Huangmei opera performer; Yu has written many stage pieces for her.
- Participated in relief efforts after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, donating student libraries; the donation sparked online controversy over handling of funds.
- Submitted resignation reports from administrative posts multiple times and finally resigned from administrative positions in 1991 to focus on writing.