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How the Opium Wars started China's 'century of humiliation', from Britain's opium trade at Canton to the burning of the Summer Palace.

Lu Xun goes back to his village to sell the family house, and finds that Runtu, his boyhood friend, has been worn down into a stranger who calls him 'Master'.

Ah Q, a penniless labourer in the village of Weizhuang, loses every fight he picks and wins them all in his head, right up until the 1911 Revolution sweeps him along to the execution ground.

As guns and railways arrive in China, the old spear master Sha Zilong closes his escort agency and won't teach his famous technique to anyone.

A kite in the Beijing winter sky takes Lu Xun back to a childhood cruelty he's never been able to undo.

A down-and-out writer struggling with isolation finds quiet companionship.

A poignant short story about a mother's unwavering hope for her sick child’s survival

A seventeen-year-old boy, recovering from illness, struggles with his desire for independence.

An essayist recounts the humorous difficulties and simple joys of moving house.

A classic short story exploring societal oppression and human cruelty.

As guns and railways arrive in China, the old spear master Sha Zilong closes his escort agency and won't teach his famous technique to anyone.

A seventeen-year-old boy, recovering from illness, struggles with his desire for independence.

Trapped indoors by rain, a young novelist spirals through anxiety and pride.

Lu Xun goes back to his village to sell the family house, and finds that Runtu, his boyhood friend, has been worn down into a stranger who calls him 'Master'.

In the bitter cold of a Beijing winter, a self-absorbed man witnesses a simple yet profound act of kindness.

A heartbreaking story about a boy's illness and the misguided beliefs of his parents.

In a small town tavern, the fallen scholar Kong Yiji—half a scholar, half a beggar—clings to his pride and knowledge.

A down-and-out writer struggling with isolation finds quiet companionship.

How the Opium Wars started China's 'century of humiliation', from Britain's opium trade at Canton to the burning of the Summer Palace.

A kite in the Beijing winter sky takes Lu Xun back to a childhood cruelty he's never been able to undo.

A passionate call for national rejuvenation; this essay envisions a youthful, vibrant China

A critique of societal stagnation and blind adherence to rituals.

A vivid collection of essays capturing the author's journey across 1930s Europe

An essayist recounts the humorous difficulties and simple joys of moving house.

A candid, thoughtful reflection on why people fear death and why the idea of immortality might be more boring than blissful.

A powerful call for freedom of speech, thought, and publication.

A revealing account of Lu Xun's legacy—told by the person who knew him best.

A classic short story exploring societal oppression and human cruelty.

Ah Q, a penniless labourer in the village of Weizhuang, loses every fight he picks and wins them all in his head, right up until the 1911 Revolution sweeps him along to the execution ground.

Lu Xun goes back to his village to sell the family house, and finds that Runtu, his boyhood friend, has been worn down into a stranger who calls him 'Master'.

In the bitter cold of a Beijing winter, a self-absorbed man witnesses a simple yet profound act of kindness.

A heartbreaking story about a boy's illness and the misguided beliefs of his parents.

A kite in the Beijing winter sky takes Lu Xun back to a childhood cruelty he's never been able to undo.

In a small town tavern, the fallen scholar Kong Yiji—half a scholar, half a beggar—clings to his pride and knowledge.

A poignant short story about a mother's unwavering hope for her sick child’s survival

In a small village, rumors of political changes create tension and disruption.

A restless clerk experiences a mystical revelation that fills him with purpose

A local tea server reveals the haunting reality behind Yueyang Tower

An exploration of Chinese folk religions, spiritual longing, and the mythic figure of the 'Eternal Mother'

A snowflake delights in its graceful descent toward a beloved presence, ultimately melting into her heart.

A passionate call to act decisively for love and freedom, even at great personal risk.