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Lao She
Lao She (1899–1966), original name Shu Qingchun, courtesy name Sheyu, was a renowned novelist, man of letters, and a playwright. He was born into a Manchu family in Beijing. His mother endured hardships to raise him after his father died while fighting against the Eight-Power Allied Forces in the Boxer Rebellion.