There are many famous people in the Chinese literary world. Lu Xun (1881 - 1936), formerly known as Zhou Shuren, was an outstanding representative of modern Chinese literature. Lao She (1899 - 1966), formerly known as Shu Qingchun, was a famous figure in the history of modern Chinese literature. Zhang Yimou (1941-) is a famous Chinese director, screenwriter and producer who has won many international film awards. Ding Ling (1910 - 1966) was a famous woman in China and an outstanding representative in the history of modern Chinese literature. Qian Zhongshu (1897 - 1978) was a famous Chinese writer, historian, and translator, known as the founder of modern Chinese literature. Shen Congwen (1912 - 1966) was famous in China. His works had strong local characteristics and cultural implications. Zhou Erfu (1898 - 1941) was a famous Chinese politician and social actician. He once served as the president of Peking University and the secretary general of the Central Executive Committee. These are just a small number of famous people in the Chinese literary world. There are many other outstanding figures.