Mu Shiying
Novelist

Mu Shiying Net Worth

Mu Shiying was a Chinese modernist writer born on March 14, 1912. He is best known for his short stories, such as "Five in a Nightclub," "Shanghai Fox-trot," and "Craven A," which often take place in Shanghai dance halls and explore the loneliness of modern city life.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 14, 1912
Birth Place China
Age 108 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 28, 1940 (age 28)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Remembered best for his modernist works of short fiction, Mu is famous for the stories "Five in a Nightclub," "Shanghai Fox-trot," and "Craven A." Many of his literary works take place in Shanghai dance halls and focus on the alienating effects of modern urban life.

Before Fame

While studying at Shanghai Guanghua University, he published his debut short story, "Our World," and was subsequently mentored by Shi Zhecun (the Editor of the journal in which the story was published).

Trivia

In addition to short stories, he penned essays screenplays, and novels.

Family Life

Born in Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang, he grew up as the child of Shi Cuifeng and banker Mu Jingting. He later married a dance hall worker named Qiu Peipei.

Associated With

For reasons that remain unclear, Mu was assassinated by members of Chiang Kai Shek's resistance army.

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