Hesitation

"Hesitation" is a collection of short stories created by the modern literary figure Lu Xun. The original works were first published in magazines and newspapers such as "Oriental Magazine," "Fiction Monthly," "Women's Magazine," "Supplement to the Republican Daily," "Yu Si," and "Mang Yuan," all under the pen name Lu Xun.
The collection "Hesitation" includes 11 short stories, such as "The New Year's Sacrifice," "At the Tavern," and "Regret for the Past." The works express the author's uncompromising opposition to feudalism and serve as a mirror to revolutionary thought in China. The stories mainly cover two peasants and intellectuals. The former is represented by "The New Year's Sacrifice" and "Public Display," while the latter is exemplified by "At the Tavern" and "The Loner ." Throughout the collection, there is a consistent concern for the peasants and intellectuals living under the heavy pressure of feudal forces, characterized by a sentiment of "sorrow for their misfortune, anger at their lack of resistance." The collection narrates the fates of its characters with deep emotional penetration against a broad historical backdrop.