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Shan Sa is credited as a writer, poet and painter. Shan Sa was born in Beijing, People's Republic of China on October 26, 1972. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Prix Goncourt du premier roman (1998), Prix Goncourt des Lycéens (2001), Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2009) and 2 more. Credited works include Gate of Celestial Peace and The Girl Who Played Go.
My Take
Shan Sa fascinates me because she rebuilt herself in a borrowed language. A poet writing in Chinese as a child in Beijing, she moved to France and went on to win the Prix Goncourt du premier roman and the students' Prix Goncourt writing in French, which is an astonishing feat in a second tongue. The Girl Who Played Go bridges East and West with real grace, and the honors that followed, including the Order of Arts and Letters, feel earned. That she also paints only deepens my admiration. Choosing your own language and country, then excelling in both, takes uncommon nerve.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shan Sa
- Name (Japanese)
- 山颯
- Reading
- しゃん・さ
- Born
- October 26, 1972 (age 53)
- Origin
- Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- writer / poet / painter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Prix Goncourt du premier roman
- 2001 Prix Goncourt des Lycéens
- 2009 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 2011 Knight of the National Order of Merit
- 1999 Prix Cazes
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Gate of Celestial Peace |
| Notable work | The Girl Who Played Go |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shan%20Sa
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E9%A2%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464802
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shan Sa born?
Born October 26, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Shan Sa from?
Shan Sa is from Beijing, People's Republic of China.
What does Shan Sa do?
Shan Sa works as writer, poet, painter.
What is Shan Sa known for?
Notable works include Gate of Celestial Peace, The Girl Who Played Go.
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