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A Quick Guide to Lu Xun's 'Ah Q'

In the turbulent village of Weizhuang, Ah Q was always noticeable. Despite his ragged clothes and coarse manners, he moved among the villagers with a unique presence. Whether arguing with others in the ancestral hall or muttering to himself in the streets, Ah Q’s figure was everywhere. He claimed to be a distant relative of the Zhao family, but the Zhaos never acknowledged him. His disdainful expression seemed to mock the injustices of the world.

2 min read · June 15, 2024

Clara Finch

A Quick Read of Lu Xun's Kong Yiji

In the bustling Xianheng Tavern, workers, small traders, and rural teachers gather together, drinking cheap rice wine and chatting about the trivialities of life. The tavern owner and his staff are also busy, greeting and serving various customers. The air in the tavern is filled with the smell of wine and tobacco, accompanied by bursts of laughter and casual conversations, as if everyone is immersed in their own little world.

2 min read · June 15, 2024

Clara Finch

Lu Xun's Childhood: The Literary Giant From a Southern Town

On a quiet summer afternoon, a little boy sneaked out of his house, tightly clutching an old book in his hand. He ran to the willow tree by the river, opened the pages, and began to read voraciously. This little boy would later become the founding figure of modern Chinese literature—Lu Xun.

6 min read · June 14, 2024