Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s2.t2.1

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Lu Xun (September 25, 1881 – October 19, 1936) is one of the most prominent and influential writers in 20th century China. Born as Zhou Zhangshou (later known as Zhou Shuren), Lu Xun is considered a founder of modern vernacular Chinese literature (白话baihua) and an outstanding personality of modern Chinese literature as well as a key player in the May Fourth Movement. In India, Lu Xun is probably the best known among all modern Chinese writers and his works have been translated, studied and performed widely.