Novel spread in the Ming and Qing dynasties

Author: Song Lihua
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book combines communication theory and identifies the following aspects as research focuses: the general periodization of Ming and Qing social conditions and the dissemination of novels; the evolution of novel transmission methods and printing technology; several symbols that influence novel dissemination; the circulation channels of Ming and Qing novels; the cultural reproductive effects of novel dissemination, and so on. It involves issues such as manuscripts, annotations, sequels, banned books, and the bidirectional penetration between novels and opera. The entire book reveals the role of these elements in the circulation of novels from the perspective of social impact.