Chinese writer Mo Yan is the 2012 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. The 57-year-old writer has been compared to — and was inspired by — William Faulkner because of the way Mo creates an imaginary place and characters out of his hometown. He is a state-approved writer but some say there are subtle layers of social commentary in his writing.
Nobel-Winning Chinese Writer Inspired By Faulkner
Thu, October 11, 2012 7:00pm
Story by Neda Ulaby
Listen to this story on npr.org »
