Research on Ancient Vernacular Novels

Author: Yu Xiaohong
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book takes the developmental history of ancient vernacular fiction as its vertical thread, clarifies the concept of "fiction," proposes its own views on the origins and formation of ancient fiction, and conducts multi-level discussions and research on representative works of vernacular fiction across different dynasties (such as Dunhuang fiction from the Tang and Five Dynasties, colloquial tales from the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, and the five major serial novels of the Ming and Qing dynasties, etc.). It elucidates the objects and methods of academic history research and offers personal insights into comparative literary studies of Chinese and Western fiction. This book can serve as a reference for college Chinese departments instructors and ancient literature researchers, as well as a textbook for undergraduate elective courses in Chinese departments and a reading reference for graduate students.