Dictionary of Appreciating Ancient Novels

Author: Dong Naibin, Huang Lin, et al.
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Ancient Chinese fiction has a long history, with a lengthy process of incubation, emergence, and development. The concept of fiction also underwent a process of evolution. The novels collected in this book span a wide time frame and cover a broad range of meanings, including myths, fables, anecdotes, supernatural tales, romances, storytelling scripts, and serial chapters, with numerous masterpieces selected from each category. The book is rich in content, filled with outstanding works, showcasing the unique charm of ancient Chinese fiction from different historical periods and various social perspectives. The critical essays in this book aim to analyze and evaluate the original texts from the perspectives of historical materialism and dialectical materialism, while also striving to uncover their aesthetic and cultural heritage value, in order to help readers enjoy the artistic experience.