When he was a civil servant, Lu Xun

Author: Wu Haiyong
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Civil servant, a name that is familiar yet ambiguous. From 1912 to 1926, it was clearly the label for Lu Xun. As a public official, Lu Xun's time in Nanjing, followed by his move to Beijing, served as the Education Ministry's assistant and concurrently as the of the Social Education Department, occupying more than half of his time after returning to China. Why did Lu Xun become a "civil servant"? What significant official matters did he handle at the Ministry of Education? Why was he promoted to a higher position but remained in the same role for so long? What did he do in his spare time, and why did he eventually become a "outsider"? This book aims to outline the major trends of Lu Xun's career as a civil servant, gather and compile relevant details, and thereby enhance the understanding of his profound writings and life.