Wild Man
play by Gao Xingjian
Also known as: “Yeren”
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"Wild Man" is a play by Gao Xingjian, a Chinese-born novelist and playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000. The play, originally titled Yeren, was written in 1985 and is considered an example of Gao's experimental drama.1
The term "wild man" can refer to an uncivilized or savage person, or someone with a fierce character. In the context of Gao Xingjian's play, it explores themes that were often controversial and led to censorship by Chinese authorities. The play was initially banned but later produced.21
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