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Author: Lu Xun
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: A selection from the best of classics. Narrow Road to the West includes 14 short stories written by Lu Xun between 1918 and 1922 (6 selected in this book). At that time, China was in the height of the May Fourth spirit, which advocated anti-feudalism, anti-tradition, democracy, and science. The title "Narrow Road to the West" means to cheer for the revolutionaries against feudalism. Narrow Road to the West realistically depicts the social life from the Xinhai Revolution to the May Fourth Movement, revealing how Chinese people had lost their independent personalities, individuality, and independent thinking under the shackles of feudal ideology that lasted for thousands of years. It also analyzes the feudal system and ignorant, backward traditional concepts, criticizes the national shortcomings embodied by Ah Q, and reflects Lu Xun's deep concern for the survival of the nation and his strong desire to reform reality. As a master of modern literary language, Lu Xun skillfully employs various styles in Narrow Road to the West, such as the grim and melancholic tone in Medicine; the warm and lyrical style in Turbulent Wind, Old Home, and Water Opera; and the satirical humor with a touch of solemnity in Zi Yi and The True Story of Ah Q. Reading these works not only allows one to appreciate Lu Xun's depth and wisdom but also offers a multi-faceted artistic enjoyment.