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Yu Hua was recently reported in The Paris Review. This is the first time that a Chinese writer has shown up in the "Writer's Interview" section of this famous magazine.
Born in 1960, Yu is one of the modern Chinese writers. His have a cold style because they often discuss deep, realistic ( 现 实 ) themes, such as the meaning of life and .
His works show true village life and the troubles of people. But the characters never lose hope or love for life. For example, Xu Fugui, the main character in To Live(《活着》), faced endless difficulties, but tried to live on anyway.
Yu's stories are sad, he often surprises readers with his sense of humor in real life. When he was asked he went from being a dentist to a writer, he said that his dream as a young man was to find a job in which he would never be woken up an alarm clock.
This difference has made Yu popular among young readers. He knew he was a "scruffy dog(潦草小狗)"because of his careless appearance and was happy about it. He it as a way for young people to understand a writer.
