Tomb of Lu Xun, writer, Shanghai

Tomb of Lu Xun, writer, Shanghai

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: JC-s029.  Statue of Lu Xun (Lu Hsün; Zhou Shuren) (1881-1936), at his tomb in Lu Xun Park (formerly Hongkou Park), Shanghai.  Lu Xun, a celebrated Chinese writer and major literary figure, died in Shanghai, on 19th October 1936, aged 55.  Translation of caption on the photograph: "Mr. Lu Xun's grave in Shanghai".  Translation of writing on the back of the photograph, addressed to a student whose surname is Wu (吳): "Happy New Year and wishing you good health.  Hoping you will become a daughter/son of the nation.  I will be waiting for a letter from you, comrade".  The writer of the message signed off with the character 海, which means sea.

Location

Shanghai

Estimated Date

1937

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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