Lu Xun
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The title of this article is ambiguous. For other meanings, see Lu Xun (disambiguation).
Lu Xun (Chinese 魯迅 / 鲁迅, pinyin Lǔ Xùn, actually Chinese 周樹人, pinyin Zhōu Shùrén; * 25 September 1881 in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, Imperial China; † 19. October 1936 in Shanghai) was a Chinese writer and intellectual of the May Fourth Movement originating from the Beida (Peking University), who participated with other intellectuals in the Baihua Movement, a reform movement for literary genre and style.
Lu Xun, photograph from 1930
Legacy
Lu Xun's will said:
"For my family, I had a number of points in mind, including the following:
- Take not a penny from anyone for burial - except from old friends.
- Make it short, bury me, and call it a day.
- No eulogies, please.
- Forget about me and mind your own business - if you don't, it's your own fault.
- When my son grows up and shows no special talents, I want him to pursue a modest profession to earn a living. In no case shall he become a meaningless writer or artist.
- Don't rely on the promises of others.
- Don't put up with people who harm others while rejecting the principle of retribution and preaching tolerance."
- Lu Xun
In 2004, the "Lu Xun Memorial Hall" was built in his native city Shaoxing, an important building by the architect Chen Tailing.
Lu Xun's Tomb in Shanghai
Lyric
Lu Xun was ambivalent about poetry, believing that the great works of Chinese poetry had been written long ago:
"I believe that by the end of the Tang period all the excellent poetry had already been written. Since then, it's better not to try your hand at writing poetry unless you're the monkey king who can leap from the Buddha's palm."
Nevertheless, he composed poetry, if only out of "habit" or when asked to do calligraphy.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the real name of Lu Xun?
A: His real name is Zhou Shuren (周树人).
Q: When was Lu Xun born?
A: He was born on September 25, 1881.
Q: Where was he born?
A: He was born in Shaoxing of Zhejiang Province.
Q: What are some examples of his works?
A: Some examples of his works include "The True Story of Ah Q" and "Medicine".
Q: Is there a museum about him in Shanghai?
A: Yes, there is a museum about him located in Lu Xun Park in Shanghai.
Q: Is there a tomb for Lu Xun?
A: Yes, his tomb can be found at the same location as the museum - Lu Xun Park in Shanghai.
