Tian Han
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Tian Han (traditional Chinese: 田漢; simplified Chinese: 田汉) (12 March 1898—10 December 1968), born in Changsha, Hunan Province, was a drama activist, playwright, a leader of revolutionary music and movies, as well as a poet. Tian Han contributed a great deal to the development of Chinese modern drama as well as Chinese opera. His most important work may possibly be his writing the lyrics of March of the Volunteers in 1934, the national anthem for People's Republic of China.
[edit] Biography
During May Fourth Movement in 1919, Tian Han became famous for the vigorous anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism activities in the art circle started by him.
Tian Han, returned from Japan in 1921, and set up the Creative Society together with Guo Moruo (1892-1978). The Southern China Society headed by Tian Han played a leading role in promoting dramatic performances in the southern part of China. In 1927, Tian Han taught at the Department of Literature of Shanghai Art University. Later, he joined The League of Chinese Left-Wing Dramatists.
[edit] Major plays
- A Night in the Coffee Shop (Ka Fei Dian Yi Ye) 1922
- Before Lunch (Wu Fan Zhi Qian) 1922
- A Night of Capturing the Tiger (Wo Hu Zhi Ye) 1924
- The Night Talk of Suzhou Life's Will (Suzhou Ye Hua) 1928
- A Tragedy of the Lake (Hu Shang de Bei Ju) 1928
- Death of a Noted Actor (Ming You Zhi Si) 1929
- Nan Gui 1929
- Plum Rains (Mei Yu) 1932
- Moonlight Melody (Yue Guang Qu) 1932
- Luan Zhong 1932
- The Storm of Yangzi River (Yang Zi Jiang de Bao Feng Yu) 1935
- Spring Melody (Hui Chun Zhi Qu) 1935
- Flood (Hong Shui) 1935
- Lu Gou Bridge (Lu Gou Qiao) 1937
- The Song of Han River (Han Jiang Yu Ge) 1939
- Qiu Sheng Fu 1942
- Li Ren Xing 1959
