A Brief History of Chinese Fiction (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Lu Xun
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is the lecture notes of the author's course on the History of Chinese Fiction at Peking University from 1920 to 1924. It was first published in December 1923 and June 1924, divided into two volumes, and distributed by the New Tide Society of Peking University. The original name of the lecture notes was A Brief Outline of the History of Chinese Fiction, which was later renamed An Outline of the History of Chinese Fiction upon publication. In September 1925, Beishu Press combined the two volumes into one. A revised edition was published, and it was re-released in 1930 after another revision. The book consists of 28 chapters, starting from myths and legends and ending with late Qing novels, narrating the evolution of ancient Chinese fiction. To talk about fiction is not necessarily to talk about the history of fiction, but only after reading the history of fiction can we accurately position each work. If you are a fiction writer, the history of fiction can tell you where to start writing and which ideas have already been used by predecessors. If you are a fiction reader, the history of fiction can tell you the status and value of the book in hand. If neither applies, please open this book in the name of "Lu Xun." The name "Lu Xun" alone is already invaluable.
Recommended for the following readers:
- All fans of Lu Xun
- All critics of Lu Xun
- Undergraduates and graduate students
- Researchers or general cadres
- Parents who hope their children succeed
This book narrates the process of the emergence, development, and evolution of ancient Chinese fiction, making it the first specialized history of Chinese fiction. It examines various types of fiction and their development within the social conditions of their time, outlining a clear "line of progress" for thousands of years of Chinese fiction. To write this book, the author collected 36 ancient fiction works from the Han to the Sui dynasties, gathered historical materials for 41 fiction works from the Song to the late Qing dynasty, and referenced over 70 works written by people from the Ming and Qing dynasties. With concise language and a fair and balanced attitude, the book evaluates the thought and art of fiction from ancient times to the present, many of whose insights remain guiding opinions in the study of classical Chinese fiction. This book represents the highest level of research on the history of Chinese fiction in China during that era.