Wuxia Novel at a Glance

Author: Yuan Liangjun
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is grounded in the historical evolution and innovative development of Chinese fiction, offering a comprehensive examination of martial arts novels, wuxia fiction, and "modern wuxia." It presents unique insights into their developmental paths and successes and failures, marking a new breakthrough in the study of the history of Chinese fiction. The author avoids unnecessary complexity, believing that from ancient martial arts novels to today's "modern wuxia," there have always been two major branches: the "Martial Arts Faction" and the "Immortal Sword Faction." The "Martial Arts Faction" is closer to real life, while the "Immortal Sword Faction" is more ethereal, unrealistic, and less constrained by reality. However, forming cliques, fighting, feuds, and bloodshed in the martial arts world have become the fatal flaws of martial arts novels and "modern wuxia." The author highly appreciates the view of the renowned mathematician Professor Hua Luogeng: "It can be read for leisure but not indulged in." The book is lively and engaging, accessible to both scholars and the general public. Its arguments are rooted in historical facts and presented in a unique style, offering diverse perspectives and leaving readers to ponder deeply.