A review by ladymacbette
Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Lu Xun

5.0

This is a solid collection of some of Lu Xun's best known short stories including Diary of a Madman and Ah Q: The Real Story. Best read either with guidance or fluent knowledge of the cultural context in which these stories were written, since stories may appear shallow to American readers without it.
I end the review with a stunning endorsement by a professor that hates English translations of Chinese works. She calls this particular collection "The only translation I can remotely stand" so props to the translator!