The background of Lu Xun's era
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 lived in an important period in modern Chinese history, known as the "old China" or "feudal society", which could be traced back to the late 19th century. During this period, China experienced a huge change. After the Opium War, China was invaded by the foreign powers and the feudal autocratic system was gradually abolished. China entered a semi-colonial and semi-feudal state. Since then, China's politics, economy, culture, and other aspects have undergone tremendous changes. The darkness of society, the sufferings and dissatisfaction of the poor, and the people have gradually been released. All kinds of social contradictions have intensified. Lu Xun came into being under this background. Through his own literary creation and exploration of thoughts, he deeply reflected the pain and struggle of the Chinese people, revealed the evils and corruption of the feudal system, and became one of the founders of modern Chinese literature. His works, including novels, essays, poems, essays, and many other literary forms, had a profound impact on Chinese literature and the world of thought.