The Diary of a Madman

Author: Lu Xun
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Publish Date: 2005-10-19
Features: The Diary of a Madman is a vernacular short story published by Lu Xun in 1918, right on the eve of the May Fourth Movement. Due to the failure of the Xinhai Revolution and the intensification of imperialist aggression, the various contradictions in society became more complex and acute. With his sharp intellect and incisive pen, Lu Xun expressed a complete resistance to the feudal system and its superstructure. The Diary of a Madman is a truly modern vernacular novel in the history of modern Chinese literature. It is astonishing that this pioneering work in the history of modern Chinese fiction already displayed such mature characteristics, captivating many later researchers. The reason for this, apart from Lu Xun's profound literary expertise, is that we cannot help but admire the genius of the master.