| 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. |