A Layman's Rambling Talk of Chinese Issues
Introduction
"A Layman's Rambling Talk of Chinese Issues" presents a light-hearted and humorous tone, depicting the scene of Lu Xun chatting with friends outside, showcasing his profound observations and reflections on social phenomena and human nature. Through discussions of everyday trivialities, Lu Xun reflects on various issues of his time, such as a critique of traditional culture, attention to current affairs, and an examination of people's mental states. In the text, Lu Xun employs vivid language and detailed descriptions to elevate ordinary conversations into a profound exploration of life and society, demonstrating his unique literary style and deep philosophical insights. Through these casual dialogues, Lu Xun not only conveys his dissatisfaction with reality but also expresses his hopes for the future, embodying his dual identity as both a thinker and a writer.
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Part I A Miscellany of Chinese Language Discussion
Outside the Door Conversations
The Relationship of Demeanor, Literature, Medicine, and Wine in the Wei and Jin Dynasties
“Title Undecided” Draft (Seven to Nine)
Random Talk After Being Sick
More about the Random Talk After Being Sick
The Leisure Literature and Helping Literature
From Helping Literature to Nonsense
Random Talk on Reading
Flipping Through Books
Reading a Few Books
Reading Taboos
The Difficulty of Punctuation
Book List for Xu Shiying
Part II Views on the History of Novel
Changes in the History of the Chinese Novel
What are the Differences Between the Novels of the Six Dynasties and the Legendary Stories of the Tang Dynasty?
The So-Called Novels of the Song Folk and Their Development
Part III Literary and Historical Discourses
A Few Matters Regarding China
This and That
Casual Talk at the End of Spring
Casual Writing Under the Lamp
Hermit
Inferring the Non-Mean of Chinese People and Confucius’ Stomach Ailment from Chinese Women’s Feet
Random Notes on the Day of Sending Off the Kitchen God
Discussion on Emperors
Confucius in Modern China
The Old Tune Has Been Sung to Its Conclusion
Response to the Question from the High School Student Magazine
Author(s) Information
Author: LU Xun
Translator: ZHANG Xiufang
About the Translator:
ZHANG Xiufang, born in 1980, is from Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. She is a postgraduate student majoring in English language and literature of Guangxi Normal University and obtained a master's degree in literature. From 2019 to 2021, she was a visiting scholar at Wuhan University. Currently, she serves as the vice dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Wuhan Qingchuan University.
She has edited a series of textbooks including Newstart College English and Comprehensive Training for Newstart College English. She has participated in the compilation of An Introductory Course Book of English and American Literature.
A Layman’s Rambling Talk of Chines Issues, written by LU Xun, is ZHANG Xiufang’s first translation work. Although new to the field of translation, she shows great enthusiasm and potential.
