On the Spiritual Connection Between Characters in Lu Xun's Works and Wei-Jin Literati
Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, (2025), Vol.7, No.3, pp.56-62
Published: March 11, 2025
DOI: 10.54691/ctkf4727
Abstract
Throughout his life, Lu Xun had a deep affection for Wei-Jin culture. The intellectual traits and spiritual core of Wei-Jin literati profoundly influenced his creative works. The "madman" and "loner" characters in Lu Xun's writings share similarities with the eccentric and desolate scholars of the Wei-Jin period, both in their external manifestations and ideological cores. The spiritual connection between them, transcending time and space, reflects Lu Xun's strong "Wei-Jin complex" and his courage to confront reality head-on.
Keywords:
Lu Xun; Wei-Jin literati; spiritual connection.
APA Citation:
Yanni Li (2025). On the Spiritual Connection Between Characters in Lu Xun's Works and Wei-Jin Literati. Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 7(3), 56-62. https://doi.org/10.54691/ctkf4727
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