Introduction to Ming and Qing Dynasty Novels

Author: Zhou Xianshèn
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book is a supplementary teaching material for "Four Special Studies on Ancient Chinese Literature" - Ming and Qing Fiction. Ming and Qing Fiction is divided into ten chapters. Except for Chapter 1, which provides a general introduction to the historical development of Chinese classical fiction and its distinctive ideological and artistic traditions, the other nine chapters focus on major works, analyzing their ideological and artistic characteristics in detail while also covering certain literary phenomena and literary laws. The purpose of this book is to help students better grasp the content of the main textbook, gain a deeper understanding of the ideological and artistic features of ancient fiction masterpieces, broaden their knowledge, and improve their analytical and appreciation skills. This book provides a general introduction to the historical development of Chinese classical fiction and its distinctive ideological and artistic traditions, with a focus on major works. It systematically and specifically analyzes the ideological and artistic characteristics of the works.