Lu Xun

1881 - 1936

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Biography

Lu Xun, born Zhou Shuren, was a Chinese writer, essayist, and critic considered one of the greatest figures of modern Chinese literature. He is renowned for his groundbreaking works that helped shape the vernacular Chinese movement and modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun's writing often addressed social issues, satirizing traditional Chinese culture and criticizing the societal norms and political conditions of his time.