Delivery Driver Poet Wins China's Top Literary Prize
Summary
Wang Jibing, a delivery driver in China, won the Lu Xun Literature Prize for his poetry collection about working-class life. He has written over 5,000 poems while working as a courier and aims to represent the struggles and hopes of gig economy workers.Key Facts
- Wang Jibing is a 56-year-old delivery driver from Kunshan, Jiangsu province, China.
- He has written more than 5,000 poems during eight years working as a courier.
- Wang’s poetry focuses on the experiences and dignity of blue-collar workers.
- His latest book, Low Altitude Flight, won the Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry.
- The Lu Xun Literature Prize is China's top award for literary work, given every four years.
- Wang interviewed over 140 delivery workers to accurately portray their daily lives.
- He plans to continue working as a delivery driver until age 60 and keep writing poetry.
- The prize is named after Lu Xun, a key figure in modern Chinese literature, and usually goes to professional writers.
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