Diary of a Madman and Other Stories. Illustrated
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Diary of a Madman and Other Stories. Illustrated

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eBook - ePub

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories. Illustrated

About this book

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Lu Xun is a landmark collection of modern Chinese literature that introduced critical realism and sharp social critique to early twentieth-century China. Renowned as the father of modern Chinese literature, Lu Xun uses biting satire, psychological insight, and symbolic narrative to examine traditional values, social hypocrisy, and the human condition. The titular story, Diary of a Madman, presents the diary entries of a man who gradually descends into paranoia, interpreting his neighbors' behavior as evidence of cannibalism—a powerful allegory for the oppressive nature of feudal society and the moral decay Lu Xun perceived in China. Other stories in the collection, including A True Story, Kong Yiji, and The New Year Sacrifice, continue to explore the struggles of ordinary people against rigid social hierarchies, ignorance, and injustice. Lu Xun's prose combines clarity with psychological depth, often blending realism with allegorical and symbolic elements. His characters are vividly drawn, embodying both individual vulnerability and the broader societal pressures that shape their lives. This collection marked a turning point in Chinese literature, pioneering a modern literary voice that was socially conscious, intellectually provocative, and stylistically innovative. Diary of a Madman and Other Stories remains essential reading for understanding the evolution of modern Chinese literature, offering both a critique of traditional society and a profound exploration of human psychology and moral conscience.

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Information

Publisher
Asimis Books
Year
2026
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9786178855758
Subtopic
Chinese History
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. A Madman's Diary
  2. Kong Yiji
  3. Medicine
  4. Tomorrow
  5. An Unimportant Affair
  6. The Story of Hair
  7. A Passing Storm
  8. Hometown
  9. The True Story of Ah-Q
  10. Dragonboat Festival
  11. The New Year's Sacrifice
  12. A Happy Family
  13. Soap
  14. The Eternal Lamp
  15. The Venerable Schoolmaster Gao
  16. The Loner
  17. Mourning the Dead
  18. Brothers
  19. Divorce

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