Lu xun biography

Field Information
Full Name Zhou Shuren (pen name Lu Xun)
Date of Birth 25 September 1881
Place of Birth Shaoxing, Zhejiang, Qing dynasty China
Date of Death 19 October 1936
Place of Death Shanghai, Republic of China
Citizenship / Country of Residence China
Education Nanjing Naval Academy, Sendai Medical College
Profession Writer, literary critic, translator, essayist, poet, editor
Years of Activity c. 1903-1936
Brief Information Lu Xun was a leading figure of modern Chinese literature and is considered a pioneer of modern Chinese vernacular literature. He was a central figure of the May Fourth Movement, known for his sharp critiques of Chinese society and traditional culture. His influential works include short stories such as "A Madman's Diary" and "The True Story of Ah Q", alongside numerous essays and literary translations.