Wen Yiduo

About

Twentieth-century Chinese poet and author whose works include Hongzhu (Red Candle) and Sishui (Dead Water).

Before Fame

He studied at Tsinghua University and at the Arts Institute of Chicago.

Trivia

He spoke out in support of the China Democratic League and was subsequently assassinated by spies of the Chinese Nationalist Party.

Family Life

He was born in Hubei, China. He later married Gao Zhen.

Associated With

He and Jin Yong were both Chinese authors.