Lu Xun
Chinese novelist and essayist (1881–1936)
Lu Xun was born on September 25, 1881 in Shaoxing and died on October 19, 1936 in Shanghai, aged 55. Recorded occupations: essayist, poet, literary critic, Esperantist, translator and novelist. Country of citizenship: Qing dynasty and Republic of China. Associated movement: New Culture Movement. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, poetry, essay and literary criticism. Notable works include “The True Story of Ah Q”, “A Madman's Diary”, “Panghuang”, “Kong Yiji”, “Old Tales Retold” and “Call to Arms”. Educated at Tohoku University, Kobun Institute and Sendai Medical College. Honours include 100 heroes and model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China. Member of League of Left-Wing Writers.
- Born
- September 25, 1881 · Shaoxing
- Died
- October 19, 1936 · Shanghai
- Age at death
- 55
- Citizenship
- Qing dynasty, Republic of China
- Occupations
- essayist, poet, literary critic, Esperantist, translator, novelist
- Movements
- New Culture Movement
- Notable works
- The True Story of Ah Q, A Madman's Diary, Panghuang, Kong Yiji, Old Tales Retold, Call to Arms
- Education
- Tohoku University, Kobun Institute, Sendai Medical College
- Honours
- 100 heroes and model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China
- Wikipedia editions
- 109 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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