China's Nobel laureate writes his own political story (2)

(Xinhua)

10:39, March 02, 2013

He explained his pen name -- Mo Yan, or "don't speak" in Chinese -- in his self-deprecating speech at the Nobel Prize Award ceremony last year.

"Despite my parents' tireless guidance, my natural desire to talk never went away, and that is what makes my name," he said in his speech, insisting that for a writer, the best way to speak is by writing.

"You will find everything I need to say in my work," he said at the award ceremony.

Mo was born and raised in a village in Gaomi in east China's Shandong Province, where many of his novels are set, including "Red Sorghum," which was later adapted into a film by director Zhang Yimou.

As for his new role as a political advisor, Mo said he is still mulling a political proposal for the upcoming CPPCC meeting to live up to his obligations.

Meanwhile, Mo's concerns lie not only in the world of literature.

"In reality, many problems need our attention," he said without elaborating.

Mo showed a similarly cautious approach to potentially sensitive issues when he was in Stockholm to receive his award last year.

"I'm new here and I have to do a lot of learning and research before I get the job done," Mo said, adding that he will use a pen and paper for his proposal, not a computer. "So, just give me some time."

【1】 【2】