Yan Mo
Mo Yan is a Chinese novelist and short story writer, known for his imaginative and often surreal storytelling. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012.
Books
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1. The Garlic Ballads: A Novel
The novel is a harsh critique of the Chinese government's agricultural policy. Set in 1980s China, it tells the story of the farmers of Paradise County, who are encouraged by the government to plant garlic, only to find that the government can't or won't buy their crops, leading to violent protests. The narrative is centered around three characters - Gao Yang, who has been arrested for leading the protests; his blind father, Gao Ma, who continues to struggle with the garlic harvest; and Jinju, the woman both men love. The book is a powerful exploration of corruption, love, the human spirit, and the struggle for justice in an oppressive regime.
The 5172nd Greatest Book of All Time
