Author

Yu Hua

Yu Hua is a Chinese writer, born on 3 April 1960 in Hangzhou. Best-known works include To Live, Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, Cries in the Drizzle and Brothers. Honours include James Joyce Awards, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and Prix Courrier International du meilleur roman étranger.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Yu Hua, mostly historical fiction and literary fiction, published by Europa Editions, first published in 2021.

Born 3 April 1960, HangzhouFrom People's Republic of China

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Books reviewed1

Our average4.0★from 1 rated

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City of Fiction2021 · ★ 4.0

GenresHistorical Fiction 1 Literary Fiction 1PublishersEuropa Editions

Awards & honours

3 recorded

Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres2004James Joyce Awards

Literary prizes

Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres 2004James Joyce AwardsPrix Courrier International du meilleur roman étranger 2008

Books

1 book

City of Fiction2021 · ★ 4.0

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