How did the novels of the Yuan Dynasty develop?

2024-08-27 01:22

The Yuan Dynasty was the peak period of the development of Chinese novels. The following are some of the important stages and characteristics of the development of novels in the Yuan Dynasty: 1. Yuan Dynasty novels: Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) was the early stage of Yuan Dynasty novels. Many outstanding novelists such as Bai Pu, Zheng Sixiao, Ma Zhiyuan, Zheng Guangzu, etc. emerged. The works of these novelists mainly reflected the political, economic, and cultural reality of the society at that time. Some of their works also involved love, marriage, family, friendship, and other topics. The middle period of the Yuan Dynasty (1368-1402) was an important period of the Yuan Dynasty. Many famous novelists such as Yang Jingxian, Zhu Bian, Li Shizhong, Wang Shifu, etc. emerged. Most of these novelists 'works were based on operas and created a large number of novels, some of which had literary value and artistic achievements. 3. Late Yuan novels: The late Yuan Dynasty (1402-1440) was the late stage of the Yuan Dynasty novels. Many outstanding novelists such as Zhang Yanghao, Bai Pu, Zheng Guangzu, Ma Zhiyuan, etc. emerged. The works of these novelists mainly reflected the dark side of society at that time. Some of their works also involved love, marriage, family, friendship and other topics. 4. The characteristics of Yuan Dynasty novels: - Pay attention to the plot: The plot design of Yuan Dynasty novels is often more complicated, full of suspense and twists and turns. - Pay attention to characters: The characters in Yuan Dynasty novels are more plump and full of different personalities. - Attention to description: Yuan Dynasty novels were more exquisite in describing the environment, atmosphere and other means to express the characters. - Pay attention to drama: Many Yuan Dynasty novels are based on opera, with a strong style of opera. The development of novels in the Yuan Dynasty went through a process of evolution from early to late. The novelists of different periods had different writing styles and content characteristics.