Lu Xun And Uchiyama Shoten

Shanghai Uchiyama Shoten was one of the important windows for the Chinese intellectual community to observe world culture and ideas at that time,establishing close connections with the ideological and cultural community,and thus becoming a cultural space with unique significance in the Shanghai cultural community.Among them,Lu Xun and Uchiyama Shoten are inseparable topics.During Lu Xun’s nearly ten years of living in Shanghai,Uchiyama Shoten has penetrated into every aspect of Lu Xun’s life and work,almost to the point where it cannot be separated.Therefore,the paper intends to conduct research around "Lu Xun and Uchiyama Shoten".The first chapter of the paper first analyzes the positive and negative factors that affect the development of Shanghai’s publishing industries.It is believed that the huge cultural demand market,economic prosperity,advanced printing technology,etc.are favorable factors that promote the development of Shanghai’s publishing industries,while war,interference and persecution by the Kuomintang authorities,and peer competition are negative factors that hinder the development of the publishing industries.Secondly,the development process and situation of Uchiyama Shoten were reviewed,and the overall trend from weak to strong was observed.Finally,the reasons for the success of Uchiyama Shoten were discussed,and it was believed that the excellent business philosophy and strategy of Uchiyama Kanzo and the high safety factor of Uchiyama Shoten were the key factors.The second chapter of the paper mainly explores the functions of Uchiyama Shoten in Lu Xun’s life and work.Firstly,the reasons that influenced Lu Xun’s choice to settle in Shanghai were analyzed.Believing that Shanghai could better provide Lu Xun with the necessary economic resources to sustain his family’s livelihood,Lu Xun also found ways and weapons to continue fighting in the new situation and environment in Shanghai.In addition,the convenience provided by Uchiyama Shoten to Lu Xun was also an important reason for him to stay in Shanghai.Secondly,the functions of Uchiyama Shoten in Lu Xun’s daily life were discussed,which were reflected in providing shelter,providing a certain economic source,and serving as a place for his leisure and relaxation.Finally,the function of Uchiyama Shoten in Lu Xun’s work was discussed,reflected in its role as a place for Lu Xun to purchase books,providing a solid source of information for Lu Xun’s literary creation,translation,editing and publishing work;As Lu Xun’s "reception hall" and "reception room",it was an important transit station for Lu Xun to connect with the outside world.As a partner of Lu Xun’s literary and artistic activities,it laid a solid foundation for the smooth organization of Lu Xun’s printmaking workshops and several printmaking exhibitions.The third chapter of the paper mainly explores the important role played by the Marxist Leninist works of Uchiyama Shoten in Lu Xun’s literary activities.Firstly,a brief overview and analysis of Lu Xun’s Marxist Leninist works purchased from Uchiyama Shoten were provided.Secondly,it is believed that the Marxist Leninist works of Uchiyama Shoten had a significant impact on Lu Xun’s translation,creation,and even ideological transformation.