Author · 1924 to 2018
Jin Yong books in order
Hong Kong writer.
- Books
- 2
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First editions
- 1
- Nationality
- People's Republic of China, British Hong Kong
- Born
- Haining, 1924
- Died
- Happy Valley, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, 2018
Jin Yong wrote 2 books we track between 1955 and 1999; in publication order they begin with The Book and the Sword (1955).
About Jin Yong
Writer
- Known as
- writer, screenwriter, journalist, novelist
- Genres
- fantasy, wuxia novel
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China, British Hong Kong
- Also wrote as
- 姚嘉衣, 姚馥蘭, 宜, 宜孫, 徐宜孫, 徐慧之
Background
- Educated at
- University of Cambridge, St John's College
- Buried
- Ngong Ping
Awards and honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Grand Bauhinia Medal
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1981)
- honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
- honorary doctor of the Soochow University (2008)
- honorary doctor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Notable works
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
- The Return of the Condor Heroes
- The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
- The Legend of the Condor Heroes
From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Jin Yong in 36 languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Jin Yong's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Book and the Sword (1955), then The Deer and the Cauldron (1999). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Jin Yong's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Book and the Sword, first published in 1955.
When was Jin Yong born?
Jin Yong was born in 1924 and died in 2018.
How many Jin Yong books does MyVolumes track?
We track 2 books by Jin Yong across 2 editions, 1 of them first edition.
What awards has Jin Yong won?
Jin Yong has won Knight of the Legion of Honour, Grand Bauhinia Medal, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1981), according to Wikidata.
Did Jin Yong write under another name?
Yes: Jin Yong also published as 姚嘉衣, 姚馥蘭, 宜, 宜孫. Those books are listed here under the one author.