About Lu Xun
Lu Xun is considered the father of modern Chinese literature. His writing tore apart the social structures of early 20th century China with dark humour and razor-sharp prose. If you're learning Chinese and you haven't read Lu Xun, you're missing the writer that shaped the language you're studying.
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Short story
狂人日记
Diary of a Madman
By 鲁迅 (Lu Xun) • 1918
A classic short story exploring societal oppression and human cruelty.
Psychology
Political
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4032 chars
Short story
药
Medicine
By 鲁迅 (Lu Xun) • 1919
A heartbreaking story about a boy's illness and the misguided beliefs of his parents.
Tragedy
Psychology
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4082 chars
Short story
孔乙己
Kong Yiji
By 鲁迅 (Lu Xun) • 1919
In a small town tavern, the fallen scholar Kong Yiji—half a scholar, half a beggar—clings to his pride and knowledge.
Drama
Tragedy
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2259 chars