Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk

The book is in good condition with minor wear on the cover due to age. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket present, and the cover shows some slight creasing and edge wear, typical of a paperback from this period.

"Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk" by Lu Hsun is a collection of ten essays originally written in 1926, now translated by Yang Hsien-yi and Gladys Yang. Published by Foreign Languages Press in Peking in 1976, this first edition offers insight into Lu Hsun's critical perspectives on Chinese society and culture. Known for his significant influence on modern Chinese literature, Lu Hsun's works are essential for understanding the intellectual landscape of early 20th-century China. This edition is printed in the People's Republic of China, making it a unique find for collectors of translated Chinese literature. The book is in paperback format with a pink cover, showing some wear typical of age but remains intact. This edition is scarce, particularly in the English translation, and is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on Chinese essays or literary translations.