Dictionary of Appreciating Ancient Novels - Volume 1

Author: Dong Naibin, Huang Lin, et al.
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Features: Ancient Chinese fiction has a long history, with a lengthy process of incubation, emergence, and development. The concept of fiction has also evolved over time. 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 texts, and serial chapters, with numerous renowned works included in each category. The book is rich in content, featuring outstanding masterpieces that showcase 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 appreciate the artistic enjoyment they offer.