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The Influence of Wei-Jin Literature on Lu Xun’s Fiction Writing

Authors
Luzhe Zhao1, *
1A sophomore undergraduate student at the School of Journalism, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 24300130057@m.fudan.edu.cn
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Luzhe Zhao
Available Online 26 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_141How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Lu Xun; Lu Xun’s Fiction; Wei-Jin Period; Wei-Jin Literature
Abstract

This paper explores the influence of Wei-Jin literature on Lu Xun’s fictional works. The pessimistic and melancholic tone of “literature of turbulent times” during the Wei-Jin period, coupled with literati’s practice of seeking solace in wine to evade reality, resonated profoundly with Lu Xun’s own turbulent era and personal experiences, shaping his distinctive character and literary orientation. The article focuses on analyzing the “wine” motif in Lu Xun’s fiction, such as in works like “At the Wine Shop” and “The Lonely One,” where characters drown their sorrows in alcohol and escape reality, revealing spiritual dilemmas and modes of resistance similar to those of Wei-Jin literati. Simultaneously, the style of Lu Xun’s fiction inherits the melancholy grandeur and sense of solitude characteristic of Wei-Jin literature, permeating his works with profound tragic overtones and loneliness. Research indicates that through his literary creations, Lu Xun not only criticized the nation’s inherent weaknesses but also perpetuated and advanced the spiritual legacy of Wei-Jin literature.

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Volume Title
Proceeding of 2025 8th International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Sciences (ICHESS 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 March 2026
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978-2-38476-551-5
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-551-5_141How to use a DOI?
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