Lu Xun's background
Lu Xun (September 25, 1881-October 19, 1936), formerly known as Zhou Shuren, was an outstanding, ideologist and revolutionary in the history of modern Chinese literature. He was born in a scholarly family in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. He studied in Japan in his early years and was deeply influenced by Western culture. His works covered novels, essays, poems, essays, translation, and many other fields. He was regarded as one of the founders of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun's works deeply reflected the dark side of society and the painful lives of the people at that time. He had a strong sense of social responsibility and revolutionary spirit. His representative works included A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q, Medicine, Kong Yiji, and Blessing. These works were regarded as classics of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun was also one of the pioneers of the Chinese democratic revolution. He actively supported the Chinese democratic revolution and advocated the New Culture Movement, which promoted the development and progress of modern Chinese literature. His contribution and influence were indelible in the history of Chinese literature. He was hailed as "the pioneer of national liberation" and "the leader of the cultural revolution".