Este es uno de los pocos libros de relatos o cuentos que Lu Hsun escribió en su vida. En realidad este autor es mucho mas conocido en su faceta de ...
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Dec 25, 2010
Petra X
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I listened to the title story, rather than read the book (which might have made a difference). The madness of the protagonist was delineated very quickly and like ripples from a stone dropped into a pool, it quickly and obsessively spread out with more and more detail. But the stone that sunk to the depths? That was missing, it was just ripples in the shallows and frustratingly one-dimensional. Perhaps this is what madness looks like, it certainly isn't madness explained.
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Aug 04, 2009
Heather
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A short, rather scathing and often chilling commentary on the depersonalizing effects of mindless societal adherence.
This book is not preachy--its almost a stream of consciousness style. As the title suggests, it's recorded in a journal style.
Very elegantly plotted, with the ending known at the beginning--it's a testament to the quality of the writing that knowing the end results actually makes the plot progression more suspenseful and the resolution more chilling.
This book is not preachy--its almost a stream of consciousness style. As the title suggests, it's recorded in a journal style.
Very elegantly plotted, with the ending known at the beginning--it's a testament to the quality of the writing that knowing the end results actually makes the plot progression more suspenseful and the resolution more chilling.
Nov 16, 2011
Andrew
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Diary of a Madman is an in-depth look into the mind of a person who has gone 'mad' and believes that everyone is out to get him and devour him. The metaphor at work is the new culture's beliefs swallowing up the old ways of completing tasks and behaving. The novel is a call to all Chinese people to realize what they are doing in eating their own people's pasts and cultural uniqueness, that those things must be cherished.
Jul 29, 2011
Shannon
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For my World Lit survey class; coupling this with my recent rendez-vous of Scorcese's Shutter Island, I must say it is intriguing the position that this protagonist finds himself. Because we are employed in his mind and narrative only, we can easily see from where his accusations and suspicions arise; it makes everyone else look sinister. At times, it helps to remind oneself of the title, lest everyone is an enemy in this story.
Jan 28, 2012
Alicia
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The only story I have read is the title story. Contrary to the title, there is no real "madman" in this story. This story is an indictment of the aristocracy. To do so openly could have had dire consequences for the alleged madman. Those potential consequences necessitated the protagonist to use the guise of "madness". Those same consequences necessitated that Lu Xun make a point of leaving the protagonist nameless.
Nov 23, 2011
Emily
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excellent writing! his stories are amazing, and if you must know, not about the cultural revolution (that's for you jon).
Aug 02, 2011
Kristina
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Had to read this for class and actually loved it! Gives a parody of cannibalism in Chinese history to their traditional society.
Aug 27, 2009
Marilyn
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I keep rereading it! A very short story. Amazing and EXTREMELY thought provoking!
Jun 17, 2011
Timmy
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Mixing Chinese daily life with ghosts and death seems like a winning formula, but something lacked energy in these tales. I wouldn't question Lu's value in the evolution of Chinese literature or his worth in portraying Chinese society, but nothing really brought this collection to greatness for me. The story "Home" was the exception, and several other times he flirts with something brilliant, but otherwise I was not moved or emotionally engaged. The later works struck me as far more
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Mar 07, 2011
Katy
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Eh, maybe if I knew something about China this would make more sense.
I do love the first short story though (Diary of a Madman), it's excellent.
I do love the first short story though (Diary of a Madman), it's excellent.
Dec 15, 2007
Tobey
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Lu Xun is the man. He is often considered to be the most influential 20th C. Chinese author. His short stories are wonderful allegory of the transition from the dynastic past to the modern nation state.
Diary of a Madman and Kong Yiji are my two favorite stories but The Story of Ah Q is often considered his most important.
Diary of a Madman and Kong Yiji are my two favorite stories but The Story of Ah Q is often considered his most important.
Jun 09, 2009
Jon
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Maybe only crazy people see the true reality. It's a dog eat dog world out there.
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