Zhang Yueran

Zhang Yueran (Chinese: 张悦然, born 1982) is a Chinese writer.

Early life

In 1982, Zhang was born Jinan, Shandong. She is the only daughter to her parents. Her father was a professor of Shandong University, and he was very keen on literuature.

Zhang is the alumni of Shandong Experimental High School, Shandong University and National University of Singapore.

Career

Writer

Her main works include short stories and novels. She won the 2001 New Concept Writing Competition organised by Mengya magazine. She is often labeled as part of a group of successful Chinese authors known as the "post-'80s" generation.

Teacher

Nowdays Zhang is a teacher of Literary Studies in Renmin University of China.

Publications

• 《葵花走失在1890》Sunflowers Got Lost in 1890
• 《樱桃之远》Cherry Story
• 《是你来检阅我的忧伤了吗》You Come to My Sorrow
• 《十爱》Ten Love Stories
• 《水仙已乘鲤鱼去》 Narcissus
• 《誓鸟》 Birds of Swear
• 《鲤系列》Carp Series
• 《昼若夜房间》 A Room of Day and Night