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The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China: The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun

by Lu Xun, Julia Lovell, Yiyun Li
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The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China: The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun
The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China: The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun

Chinese literary cornerstone, culturally rich satires.

Lu Xun is a titan in Chinese literature, and this collection offers a window into both the soul of China and the human condition. His portrayal of societal issues with a satirical edge makes it not only insightful for those interested in China's cultural and historical context but also a compelling read for anyone who appreciates deep, thought-provoking stories that challenge social norms. Each tale is a masterclass in storytelling that's as relevant today as it was when first penned.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China: The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun

by Lu Xun, Julia Lovell, Yiyun Li
$11.90
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ISBN: 9780140455489
Authors: Lu Xun, Julia Lovell, Yiyun Li
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Japanese Literature, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 1163 readers)

Description

Lu Xun (1881—1936) is one of the founding figures of modern Chinese literature. His celebrated short stories assemble a powerfully unsettling portrait of the superstition, poverty, and complacence that he perceived in late-imperial China, and in the revolutionary Republic that toppled the last dynasty in 1911. This volume presents Lu Xun's complete fiction, including 'The Real Story of Ah-Q', 'Diary of a Madman', 'The Divorce,' and 'New Year's Sacrifice', among others. Julia Lovell's new translation of Lu Xun's short stories is accompanied by an introduction to the writer's political and literary life. This edition also includes suggested further reading, a note on Chinese names and pronunciation, a chronology, and notes.
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Chinese literary cornerstone, culturally rich satires.

Lu Xun is a titan in Chinese literature, and this collection offers a window into both the soul of China and the human condition. His portrayal of societal issues with a satirical edge makes it not only insightful for those interested in China's cultural and historical context but also a compelling read for anyone who appreciates deep, thought-provoking stories that challenge social norms. Each tale is a masterclass in storytelling that's as relevant today as it was when first penned.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.