The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China
Author | : Lu Xun |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 534 |
Release | : 2009-10-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780141194189 |
ISBN-13 | : 0141194189 |
Rating | : 4/5 (189 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China written by Lu Xun and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lu Xun (Lu Hsun) is arguably the greatest writer of modern China, and is considered by many to be the founder of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun's stories both indict outdated Chinese traditions and embrace China's cultural richness and individuality. This volume presents brand-new translations by Julia Lovell of all of Lu Xun's stories, including 'The Real Story of Ah-Q', 'Diary of a Madman', 'A Comedy of Ducks', 'The Divorce' and 'A Public Example', among others. With an afterword by Yiyun Li.