Skip to Main Content

Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk

About The Book

A collection of essays by Lu Xun, one of the most influential figures of modern Chinese literature. In this classic and beautiful collection, Lu Xun recounts the stories of his childhood and youth in Shaoxing, China. A revolutionary thinker and writer, and one of the architects of the May 4th Movement, his stories reveal the beauty, joy, and struggle of life in early twentieth-century China.

About The Author

Lu Xun (September 25, 1881–October 19, 1936) was a revolutionary novelist, essayist, poet, and critic who helped lead the May 4th Movement. Described by described by Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe as “The greatest writer Asia produced in the twentieth century,” Lu Xun's works continue to resonate through Chinese culture and literature.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (May 6, 2014)
  • Length: 160 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781476774732

Resources and Downloads

High Resolution Images

More books from this author: Lu Xun