Lu Xun

Lu Xun is widely regarded as the founder of modern Chinese literature. Born in 1881, he was a short story writer, essayist, and translator whose work played a pivotal role in the May Fourth Movement and the modernisation of Chinese culture. A Madman's Diary, published in 1918, is considered the first modern short story written in vernacular Chinese, a searing allegory about the oppressive nature of traditional Chinese society. His other celebrated works include The True Story of Ah Q and Call to Arms. Lu Xun died in 1936. His audiobooks and books remain essential reading and listening for anyone interested in Chinese literature, modern Asian history, and the power of literature to challenge and transform society.