Lu, Xun
Jottings Under Lamplight
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674744257
- author:
- Lu, Xun
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 16.26 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Prose: non-fiction, Literary essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lu Xun's Jottings Under Lamplight is a collection of essays that showcase his versatility as a writer and cultural critic. This volume features translations of sixty-two of his essays, including twenty previously unpublished works. The essays in Jottings Under Lamplight offer insights into Lu Xun's life and times, providing a unique perspective on Chinese culture and society during the tumultuous period in which he lived. The book also includes autobiographical accounts of formative experiences and cultural commentaries that reflect Lu Xun's mastery of traditional forms while experimenting with new literary techniques. Through his writing, Lu Xun critiques the social conventions of his time, including the "slave mentality" of a population bound by Confucian hierarchies. His essays are marked by a caustic wit, pathos, and humor, making Jottings Under Lamplight a compelling read for those interested in Chinese literature and history.
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