Novel and Moral Ideals

Author: Chen Meilin
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book primarily explores the moral ideals reflected in ancient Chinese fictional works. Ancient fiction is a product of traditional culture, encompassing rich moral content. Since the birth of the novel form, it has also undertaken a significant task of moral education, particularly folk novels that play a crucial role in shaping the moral perspectives of the common people. Therefore, analyzing the moral ideals within ancient fiction is of great significance for understanding the moral ideals and pursuits of the ancient populace, as well as for exploring the connotations and formation of moral ideals in ancient society. The author believes that carefully interpreting the moral concepts embedded in ancient fiction can also provide valuable insights for contemporary readers to accurately comprehend and appreciate ancient works, as well as to construct moral ideals that align with modern needs.