Lu Xun (1881-1936) is widely considered the greatest writer of twentieth-century China. Although primarily known for his two slim volumes of short fiction, he was a prolific, inventive essayist. These 62 essays-20 translated for the first time-showcase his versatility as a master of prose forms and his brilliance as a cultural critic.

Lu Xun (1881?36) is widely considered the greatest writer of twentieth-century China. Although primarily known for his two slim volumes of short fiction, he was a prolific, inventive essayist. These 62 essays? translated for the first time?howcase his versatility as a master of prose forms and his brilliance as a cultural critic.