Tang Dynasty Legend—Introduction to National Studies Series

Author: Li Zongwei
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Legend is a type of novel deeply loved by people, originating from the short story collection Legend written by Pei Xie during the Tang Dynasty. It primarily features themes of supernatural beings, swordsmen, and love, serving as the main style of classical Chinese short stories after the Song Dynasty and often being adapted into storytelling and drama in later generations. This book comprehensively, systematically, and specifically introduces the evolution of Tang Dynasty legends from their rise to decline, summarizes their characteristics in each development period, explores the fundamental nature of Tang Dynasty legends and the reasons for their prosperity and decline, and provides insightful analysis of their ideological and artistic qualities. At the end of the book, there are supplementary materials such as A Brief Table of the Creation Dates of Major Surviving Works and A Brief Table of Legends Collected in Ming-Qing Series. The content is both profound and accessible, making it an invaluable popular reading.