Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out
novel by Mo Yan
Also known as: “Shengsi pilao”
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Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out is a novel by Mo Yan, the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. The novel, published in 2006, is set in Mo Yan's rural hometown and explores themes related to the human condition, including the struggle against mortality and the passage of time. Mo Yan is known for his imaginative and humanistic fiction, often blending myth, realism, satire, and love stories. His work is influenced by a wide range of international writers and frequently delves into the complexities of life in China.12
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