To mark the 135th birth anniversary of Chinese writer Lu Xun and the 120th birth anniversary of writer Mao Dun, more than 200 exhibits of their books and drafts are on display at the Shenzhen Museum.

    Lu (1881-1936) was a leading figure in modern Chinese literature. He was a short story writer, editor, translator, literary critic, essayist and poet. In the 1930s he became the titular head of the League of Left-Wing Writers in Shanghai and his writing began to exert a substantial influence on Chinese literature and popular culture. Some exhibited books can be dated back to the 1920s.

    Lu produced harsh criticism on the social problems in China. From some exhibited files, photos of dramas adapted from Lu’s novels, Lu’s prints and sculptures created by other artists, visitors can tell Lu was highly acclaimed by many readers.

    Mao (1896-1981) was a 20th-century Chinese novelist, cultural critic and the minister of culture from 1949 to 1965. He is also one of the most celebrated left-wing realist novelists in China. His most famous works are Ziye, a novel depicting life in cosmopolitan Shanghai, and Spring Silkworms. He also wrote many short stories.

    Dates: Until Nov. 6

    Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays

    Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆新馆)

    Metro: Shekou or Longhua Line, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B(Cao Zhen)