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Mang Ke

b. 1950

Chinese writer

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About Mang Ke

Born 1950. Mang Ke is a Chinese poet and painter.

Mang Ke (θŠ’ε…‹, original name Jiang Shiwei), born in 1951, is a prominent Chinese poet and co-founder (with Bei Dao) of the underground literary journal Jintian (Today), which appeared irregularly between 1978 and 1980 before being shut down by the Chinese Government. Mang Ke's works were never officially recognized and appeared primarily as photocopies.

Interviews In 2015, he was interviewed by the Franco-Chinese online channel CAP33.

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Born
1950, People's Republic of China
Birth century
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Also known as
Jiang Shiwei

People in Mang Ke's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mang Ke?

Chinese writer

When was Mang Ke born?

Mang Ke was born in 1950 in People's Republic of China.

What is Mang Ke's occupation?

Mang Ke is a poet and painter.

What nationality is Mang Ke?

Mang Ke is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Mang Ke

Β· Wikidata: Q701031

Β· DBpedia: Mang Ke

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