About Ke Yan
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 82). Ke Yan was a Chinese writer, children's writer and poet.
Ke Yan is a singer musician musical artist. Her father was a writer and a translator, and she has stated that she was first inspired by him to start writing. A playwright, novelist and poet, Ke Yan is famous for her textbooks and children's literature. She has also written lyrics and a script for a television program. Throughout her life, she held several positions, including Vice Chief-Editor of Poetry Magazine, Editor of People's Literature, Vice-President of the Children's Educational Society of Beijing, and National Committee member of the Chinese Federation of the Art and Literature Circles.
Famous works by Ke Yan include Stories of a Little Soldier and Little Muddleheaded Aunt.
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Who was Ke Yan?
Chinese writer, poet (1929-2011)
When was Ke Yan born?
Ke Yan was born on 14 July 1929 in Zhengzhou.
When did Ke Yan die?
Ke Yan died on 11 December 2011.
What was Ke Yan's occupation?
Ke Yan was a writer, children's writer and poet.
What nationality was Ke Yan?
Ke Yan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ke Yan. https://biography.guide/ke-yan/
MLA: "Ke Yan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ke-yan/.
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