Liu Xinwu

Liu Xinwu, born in Chengdu, Sichuan, in 1942, is a contemporary writer and Red Chamber scholar. His 1977 short story "The Class Teacher" is regarded as a pioneering work of "scar literature," and his novel ".Bell and Drum Towers" won the second Mao Dun Literature Prize. He later lectured on "Decoding Dream of the Red Chamber" on CCTV's "Lecture Room," founding the "Qin studies" branch of Red Chamber scholarship; related work includes the two-volume "Liu Xinwu Decodes Dream of the Red Chamber" and "When Spring Ends and Fragrant Dust Falls." His writing spans social fiction, essays, and literary appreciation, with collections such as "Many Good Things in the World" and "Everything Is Still in Time" observing everyday life in plain prose. He also co-authored a correspondence collection with Zhou Ruchang and writes on architecture. His work stays close to reality, combining reflection with warmth.