Books and Writers
Wuxia stories have become a new genre of writing within Chinese society and have remained popular in several countries with significant Chinese-speaking communities, such as Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Notable modern wuxia writers include:
| Name | Pen name | Active years | Some works | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Cha Leung-yung / Zha Liangyong (查良鏞) |
Jin Yong (金庸) | 1955–1973 | The Book and the Sword, Condor Trilogy, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, The Deer and the Cauldron | The most popular, and regarded by some as the most accomplished, writer to date. His works have been adapted into films and television series numerous times. |
| Chen Wentong (陳文統) |
Liang Yusheng (梁羽生) |
1955–1984 | Qijian Xia Tianshan, Datang Youxia Zhuan, Baifa Monü Zhuan, Saiwai Qixia Zhuan, Yunhai Yugong Yuan, Xiagu Danxin | The pioneer of the "new school" (新派) wuxia genre. Some of his works were adapted into films and television series. |
| Xiong Yaohua (熊耀華) |
Gu Long (古龍) | 1960–1984 | Chu Liuxiang Series, Juedai Shuangjiao, Xiao Shiyi Lang, Xiaoli Feidao Series, Lu Xiaofeng Series | A writer who blends elements of mystery in his works. He writes in short paragraphs and is influenced stylistically by Western and Japanese writers. Some of his works were adapted into films and television series. |
| Wen Liangyu (溫涼玉) |
Wen Ruian (溫瑞安) |
Si Da Ming Bu, Buyi Shenxiang, Jingyan Yi Qiang | His works were adapted into the television series The Four and Face to Fate, and the film The Four. | |
| Huang Zuqiang (黃祖強) |
Huang Yi (黃易) | Xunqin Ji, Fuyu Fanyun, Datang Shuanglong Zhuan | Combines wuxia with science fiction in his works. His works were adapted into the television series A Step into the Past, Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion and Twin of Brothers. |
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