Xiao Hong was a prominent Chinese writer born in 1911 in Hulan, Heilongjiang Province. She is best known for her short stories and novels that often depict the struggles of women in a changing society. Her works reflect her own experiences and the social issues of her time, particularly during the Chinese Civil War. Xiao Hong's most famous works include The Field of Life and Death and The Story of the Red Lantern. She was associated with the Leftist Writers' League and had connections with other notable writers like Lu Xun. Xiao Hong passed away in 1942, but her literary contributions continue to be celebrated in Chinese literature.