Books by Lu Xun
The Real Story of Ah-Q
by Lu Xun
Lu Xun used Ah Q to express the character of China at the time. It’s very representative even of China today
Diary of a Madman and Other Stories
by Lu Xun
Lu Xun is one of the first figures to take aim at traditional Chinese society and try to liberate China by curing its soul
Call to Arms
by Lu Xun
These short stories were a real indictment of Chinese society as a whole. Lu Xun was a very interesting and subtle writer
Interviews where books by Lu Xun were recommended
The best books on Modern China, recommended by Rana Mitter
In October 1911, China’s last imperial dynasty fell. The legacy of that revolution remains deeply ambiguous in today’s People’s Republic. China scholar Rana Mitter tells us about the country’s tumultuous changes from 1911 to the present day.
Books every Chinese Language Learner Should Read, recommended by Chris Livaccari
China covers a vast territory, and is far more ethnically and culturally diverse than many outsiders assume. Chris Livaccari, a veteran Chinese language teacher, recommends books he believes every Chinese language learner should read.
The Best Chinese Dissident Literature, recommended by Ma Jian
Writers in China are afraid to criticise the state and society, says London-based author Ma Jian. From the 3rd century BC to 2008, these five exceptional works show how it’s done.
