The Most Celebrated Chinese Writer of the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Lu Xun

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  • Leei Wong Sheridan College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/ajhal.v6i1.345

Keywords:

21st Century, Chinese Literature, Lu Xun

Abstract

Over the years, many renowned scholars have done several researches about the great writer, Lu Xun and his works. Much interest is centered on him even today. We will examine here, briefly the reasons that is unique in him that he is hailed “the most celebrated Chinese writer of the twentieth century”, through the historical background at that time and his writings.

 

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Author Biography

  • Leei Wong, Sheridan College

    Lecturer, Sheridan College, PO Box D178, Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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Published

2019-06-30

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How to Cite

Wong, L. . (2019). The Most Celebrated Chinese Writer of the Twentieth Century: An Introduction to Lu Xun. Asian Journal of Humanity, Art and Literature, 6(1), 15-20. https://doi.org/10.18034/ajhal.v6i1.345