The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China

Discover the unsettling reality of late-imperial China and the revolutionary Republic that followed in this collection of short stories by one of the founding figures of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun's celebrated works, including 'The Real Story of Ah-Q' and 'Diary of a Madman,' paint a vivid picture of superstition, poverty, and complacence. With a new translation by Julia Lovell and additional features such as an introduction to Lu Xun's life and suggested reading, this edition is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese literature and history.