Literature and revolution in modern China : Lu Xun, Leon Trotsky, and Chen Duxiu /
Yuzo, Nagahori
Literature and revolution in modern China : Lu Xun, Leon Trotsky, and Chen Duxiu / by Nagahori Yuzo ; edited, translated and with an introduction by Gregor Benton. - pages cm - Historical materialism book series, 348 15701522 ; .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This book reconstructs Lu Xun's literary theory and political position within its historical context, considering Trotsky's literary theory and his relationship with the Chinese Trotskyists and the Chinese Communist Party. It also corrects errors and shortcomings in conventional studies of Lu Xun. At the same time, it aims to show how Lu Xun was used by the Chinese Communists and Mao Zedong for political purposes, beginning in the Yan'an years and culminating during the Cultural Revolution. Additionally, it seeks to rescue Lu Xun from the distortion of his legacy by the Chinese Communist literary establishment, Mao Zedong, and Stalinism"-- Provided by publisher.
9789004734388
Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 --Criticism and interpretation
Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 --Political and social views
Communism and literature--China
China--History--Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976
Literary criticism
PL2754.S5 / Z9958 2025
Literature and revolution in modern China : Lu Xun, Leon Trotsky, and Chen Duxiu / by Nagahori Yuzo ; edited, translated and with an introduction by Gregor Benton. - pages cm - Historical materialism book series, 348 15701522 ; .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This book reconstructs Lu Xun's literary theory and political position within its historical context, considering Trotsky's literary theory and his relationship with the Chinese Trotskyists and the Chinese Communist Party. It also corrects errors and shortcomings in conventional studies of Lu Xun. At the same time, it aims to show how Lu Xun was used by the Chinese Communists and Mao Zedong for political purposes, beginning in the Yan'an years and culminating during the Cultural Revolution. Additionally, it seeks to rescue Lu Xun from the distortion of his legacy by the Chinese Communist literary establishment, Mao Zedong, and Stalinism"-- Provided by publisher.
9789004734388
Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 --Criticism and interpretation
Lu, Xun, 1881-1936 --Political and social views
Communism and literature--China
China--History--Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976
Literary criticism
PL2754.S5 / Z9958 2025