Lu Xun
The founding figure of modern Chinese literature, whose satirical stories and essays diagnosed the spiritual sickness of Chinese society with mordant precision. Diary of a Madman was the first major work in vernacular Chinese.
Works
- Diary of a MadmanSatirical story of a man driven mad by predatory society
- The True Story of Ah QSatirical novella exposing the delusional protagonist's self-justifications
- Call to ArmsCollection of stories critiquing Chinese society and traditional values
- WanderingCollection of stories reflecting melancholy and social disillusionment
- Wild GrassLyrical prose poems exploring alienation and social critique