Yu Kwang-chung
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Yu Kwang-chung, also romanised as Yu Guangzhong (Chinese: 余光中; 21 October 1928 – 14 December 2017) was a Taiwanese writer, poet, educator and critic.
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Native name | 余光中 |
Born | (1928-10-21)21 October 1928 Nanking, Republic of China |
Died | 14 December 2017(2017-12-14) (aged 89) Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Language | Mandarin and English |
Nationality | Republic of China |
Education | MFA at the University of Iowa |
Alma mater | National Taiwan University University of Iowa |
Period | 1952–2017 |
Notable works | Blue Feather Cold War Years Tug-of-war with Eternity |
Notable awards | Order of Brilliant Star |
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