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Zou Jingzhi

Zou Jingzhi (邹静之, 1952) is a Chinese playwright. He has written the librettos for two Chinese-language western-style operas by woman composer Lei Lei: Xi Shi (opera) based on the story of Xi Shi, and The Chinese Orphan (2011) based on the story The Orphan of Zhao. The premiere of both operas was at Beijing's NCPA. His novel Ninth Building was longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize.

Also recorded as Jingzhi Zou

Zou Jingzhi

Born
1952 · People's Republic of China.
Nationality
People's Republic of China
Occupation
playwright · screenwriter · poet · writer

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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