Lu Xun (also known as Lu Hsun) is widely regarded as the greatest writer of modern China and is seen by many as the founder of modern Chinese literature. His stories critique outdated Chinese traditions while simultaneously embracing China’s cultural richness and individuality. This collection contains new translations by Julia Lovell of all of his stories, including 'The True Story of Ah-Q', 'Diary of a Madman', 'A Comedy of Ducks', 'The Parting', and 'A Public Example'. The volume concludes with an afterword by Yiyun Li.