Re:Jin Yong, the 'Tolkien of Chinese literature', has died
by ksec on Thursday November 01, 2018 @12:49PM
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>Jin Yong is, to Chinese literature, as impactful Tolkein is to Western literature
And in literature only. In terms of culture influence, I would argue Jin Yong is far more impactful in Asia / Chinese Culture than Tolkien. The Characters names, storyline etc are literally known to every Chinese person on the planet.
And in literature only. In terms of culture influence, I would argue Jin Yong is far more impactful in Asia / Chinese Culture than Tolkien. The Characters names, storyline etc are literally known to every Chinese person on the planet.