Research on the Case Culture of Ancient Chinese Fiction

Author: Lü Xiaopeng
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The external characteristics of this book, in my opinion, are worth praising in two aspects: First, among the academic works published today, which are often hundreds of thousands of words long, the length of this book is relatively small. But I think this is a "feature" worth promoting. It is admirable to write a large, scholarly work with great knowledge, accumulation, and broad-mindedness. However, if one does not possess such qualities and insists on writing a lengthy work, it seems less admirable. The public case elements in ancient novels are very rich in content, featuring both high-ranking officials and martial artists, as well as market life and mythical creatures like ghosts and foxes. Their (twisting and turning) characteristics have long been loved by readers and widely spread. Studying the origins of these public case elements, examining their literary and cultural value, or even exploring their influence on contemporary fiction creation are all meaningful. However, unfortunately, due to various reasons, academic research on these topics started relatively late, and the results are still far from satisfactory.