"The Red Sorghum" is a novel by Mo Yan, a Chinese author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The story is set in rural China during the 1920s and follows a young woman who is sold into marriage to a distiller of sorghum liquor. The narrative explores themes of love, survival, and the impact of war on ordinary lives. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the harsh realities of life during that era. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.