Lü Xun and the people he cursed

Author: Fang Xiangdong
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Publish Date: 1996-12-01
Features: "Lu Xun and Those He 'Criticized'", which provides a concentrated description of a major controversy of the time. It is organized by individuals, resembling the traditional format of "scholarly case studies." The book summarizes the brief biographies and historical relationships of those involved with Lu Xun, including those who had no direct interaction with him, offering background material for understanding why Lu Xun chose to "criticize." For significant debates, it excerpts the original arguments of both sides, offering its own evaluation or citing the insights of researchers. Even in purely factual narration, the author's own is clearly evident in the objective account. This book is highly useful for understanding Lu Xun, modern literature and cultural history, and even modern China.