Lu Xun Volume

Author: Mo Luo et al
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: The flag covering Lu Xun's coffin was embroidered with the three characters "National Soul," which broadly explained the profound connection between Lu Xun and his suffering nation, from flesh and blood to soul. The funeral was scheduled for 2 PM, but crowds began gathering from the morning, surrounding the coffin, leaving almost no space for the procession to walk. No orders were given, no invitations made, or prior arrangements made, yet the funeral procession consisted of about 6,000 people, mostly young men and boys. The flags and (: refers to epitaphs or mourning couplets, but here it seems to be a typo for , which should be ) were all made of cotton; whether it was flower wreaths or flags, they were all carried by the mourners. Moreover, apart from the attending physician, no private cars were provided—only nine cars were rented by the "Funeral Committee" (based on rental calculations). No monks or ministers were present; everything was handled by the eight funeral committee members. All this, without any regrets, showcased the personality of the deceased. As "the most influential and unparalleled literary and thinker of modern China" (Li Zehou's words), Lu Xun's works and thoughts have been the subject of attention and interpretation for decades. Despite often being misunderstood, distorted, or even misused, his spiritual charm, deep concern and anxiety for the future of the nation, and his intense experience and sincere expression of the pain of existence have won the admiration and devotion of readers across generations. His writing and thinking deeply engaged in many aspects of the nation's spiritual life, bringing a tremendous impact on the cultural renewal and development of the Chinese nation.