The True Story of Lu Xun

by David Pollard

Overview

This is the first independent, full-life biography of Lu Xun, the most celebrated Chinese writer of the twentieth century, in any European language. It sets aside all the propaganda that has accrued over the sixty-six years since his death, and presents him as a credible human being, neither aggrandized nor belittled. As Lu Xun's life spanned the transition from Manchu empire to citizens' Republic, it can be seen as one man's history of China's progress to modernity—a progress in which he personally played a significant part.

The facts of Lu Xun's life are presented objectively, but they do not always speak for themselves. The author has therefore drawn on his lifelong study of modern Chinese literature to offer intelligent interpretations where necessary. Since the subject of this biography was a writer, the author has appended to the chronicle some brief 'sketches' of his work for the benefit of those unacquainted with it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789629960605
Publisher:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Publication date:	04/09/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

David E. Pollard publishes in Chinese and English and is one of the most respected interpreters and translators of the Chinese essay and modern Chinese literature. He is Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Research Center for Translation of the Institute of Chinese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.