What is zhou zuoren?

Zhou Zuoren (1885-1967) was a Chinese writer, literary critic and translator. He was the younger brother of Lu Xun, one of the most important figures in modern Chinese literature.

In his early years, Zhou studied in Japan and Germany, where he was exposed to Western literature and philosophy. After returning to China, he wrote extensively on Chinese literature and culture, and became known for his advocacy of vernacular language and the use of colloquial expressions in literature.

Zhou was also an accomplished translator, and is known for his translations of Western literary works into Chinese, including the works of Franz Kafka and Rainer Maria Rilke.

However, Zhou's literary career was overshadowed by his association with the Communist Party, which led to his persecution and imprisonment during the Cultural Revolution. Zhou died in obscurity in 1967, but his works are still read and studied today as an important part of China's literary and intellectual history.