An extremely prolific writer, Lu Xun is particularly famous for his short stories among other writings. This collection carries 13 of the stories which are as follows: A Madman's Diary; Kong Yiji; Medicine; A Small Incident; Storm in a Teacup; My Old Home; Village Opera; The New-Year Sacrifice; In the Tavern; A Happy Family; The Misanthrope; Regret for the Past; Forging the Swords.