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Diary of a Madman

Lu Xun

Publisher: Passerino

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Diary of a Madman, is a short story by the Chinese writer Lu Xun, published in 1918. It was the first and one of the most influential works written in vernacular Chinese in Republican-era China, and would become a cornerstone of the New Culture Movement.Lu Xun (25 September 1881 – 19 October 1936), born Zhou Zhangshou, was a Chinese writer, literary critic, lecturer, and state servant. He was a leading figure of modern Chinese literature.
Available since: 03/09/2025.

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