Lao She Writer

Lao She (Chinese: 老舍; pinyin: Lǎo Shě; Wade–Giles: Lao3 She3; February 3, 1899 – August 24, 1966) was the pen name of Shu Qingchun (simplified Chinese: 舒庆春; traditional Chinese: 舒慶春; pinyin: Shū Qìngchūn; Manchu surname: Sumuru), a noted Chinese novelist and dramatist. He was one of the most significant figures of 20th century Chinese literature, and best known for his novel Rickshaw Boy and the play Teahouse (茶館). He was of Manchu ethnicity. His works are known especially for their vivid use of the Beijing dialect.

Personal facts

Pseudonym	Lao She
Birth date	February 03, 1899
Birth name	Shu Qingchun
Birth place	China , Beijing
Ethnicity	Manchu language
Date of death	August 24, 1966
Place of death	China , Beijing
Education	Beijing Normal University
Spouse	Hu Xieqing