About Zi-Yun Wei
Lived 1917 – 2005 (aged 87–88). Zi-Yun Wei was a Taiwanese literary critic, literary scholar and writer.
Zi-Yun Wei (; 1917 - December 27, 2005) was a Chinese classics scholar. He is most famous for his study of Jin Ping Mei , a novel written by Lanling Xiaoxiao Sheng during the Ming dynasty. In addition to Jin-Ping-Mei, his works incorporate a wide range of Chinese literature including traditional Chinese operas and grass-root novels.
Zi-Yun Wei was born in Anhui province, China. He died on December 27, 2005, at age 88.
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Who was Zi-Yun Wei?
Chinese academic
When was Zi-Yun Wei born?
Zi-Yun Wei was born in 1917.
When did Zi-Yun Wei die?
Zi-Yun Wei died on 27 December 2005 in Taipei.
What was Zi-Yun Wei's occupation?
Zi-Yun Wei was a literary critic, literary scholar and writer.
What nationality was Zi-Yun Wei?
Zi-Yun Wei was Taiwanese.
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