Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s2.t7.2

v2.c10.s2.t7.2

Mao Dun was born in an elite family in the town of Tongxiang in Zhejiang Province, and received a good education in his early years. But his college education was brought to an abrupt end because of their poverty-stricken situation. Therefore, he began to make a living by joining Shanghai Commercial Press in 1916. From the time of the May Fourth Movement, he played a leading role in China's literary circles. He served as Chief Editor of *The Short Story Magazine* (《小说月报》), and established *The Society for Literary Studies* (《文学研究会》) and *Translation Magazine* (《译文》). After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, he was appointed Culture Secretary. A literary career