How did the novels of the Yuan Dynasty develop?

The novels of the Yuan Dynasty developed by relying on the "Kublai Khan's literary policy" implemented by the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty. This policy allowed and encouraged authors to create various types of literary works, including novels, operas, poems, and so on. With the support of the policy, the novels of Yuan Dynasty developed rapidly and became one of the important periods in the history of Chinese literature. In addition, the development of novels in the Yuan Dynasty was also influenced by the social environment. During this period, the society was in turmoil and the people were living a difficult life. As a form of literature, novels could reflect the people's lives and emotions, satisfy their needs, and also be widely disseminated and created. Generally speaking, the development of novels in Yuan Dynasty was the result of the government's support, social needs and its own characteristics.

The development of literature in the Yuan Dynasty could be divided into the following periods: 1 Yuan Dynasty literature: The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) was the founding period of the Yuan Dynasty and the initial stage of Yuan literature. During this period, many outstanding writers emerged, such as Zhang Yanghao, Li Shizhong, Hao Jing, etc. Their works mainly described the real society, showing concern and sympathy for the sufferings of the people, which had a profound impact on the development of Chinese literature. 2. Literature in the middle period of the Yuan Dynasty: The middle period of the Yuan Dynasty (1368-1402) was the prosperous period of literature in the Yuan Dynasty. During this period, a group of literary masters such as Wang Shifu, Guan Hanqing, Ma Zhiyuan, etc. emerged. Their works were mainly opera, with a high degree of artistic appeal and expressiveness, known as "Yuan Qu". 3. Literature at the end of the Yuan Dynasty: The end of the Yuan Dynasty (1402-1444) was the decline of literature. The literature of this period was mainly based on rap literature such as Journey to the West, Water Margins, etc. These works were widely spread through rap and had a profound impact on Chinese literature and culture. 4. Ming Dynasty literature: Ming Dynasty literature (1444-1644) was the continuation and development of literature at the end of Yuan Dynasty. During this period, many outstanding writers emerged, such as Shi Naian, Luo Guanzhong, Wu Chengen, etc. Their works not only inherited the excellent tradition of literature at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, but also created new literary schools such as the "Four Famous Books". 5. Qing Dynasty literature: The literature of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was the continuation and development of the literature of the Ming Dynasty. During this period, many outstanding writers such as Cao Xueqin and Lu Xun emerged. Their works mainly described the real society, showing concern and sympathy for the sufferings of the people, which had a profound impact on the development of Chinese literature.

The legendary novels and ancient prose of the Mid-Tang Dynasty had a unique development process as follows: 1. The development of legendary novels: In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, legendary novels became popular and became an important part of the Tang Dynasty literature. Legendary novels were often based on historical events or folklore. The most famous legendary novels were Water Margins and Journey to the West. 2. The development of ancient prose: Ancient prose refers to the ancient literary form formed before the Tang Dynasty. Its development can be traced back to the Pre-Qin period. In the middle of the Tang Dynasty, the ancient prose was further developed, and some excellent ancient prose appeared. The most famous ancient text. Han Yu's ancient prose style was rigorous and simple, emphasizing the norms and rhythm of the text, and was hailed as one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties"; Liu Zongyuan's ancient prose emphasized the ideology and artistry, advocating "childlike innocence" and "article independence", creating a new trend of ancient prose. The legendary novels and ancient prose of the mid-Tang Dynasty were both important components of the Tang Dynasty literature, each with a unique development process.

The development of Tang legends could be divided into the following periods: 1. Early Legendary Period (6th to 9th century): During this period, Tang Legends first appeared and mainly narrated some folk stories and legends such as "The Legend of the White Snake" and "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". These legendary works mainly appeared in the form of poems with a strong romantic color. 2. The legendary period of the Middle Ages (9th century to 12th century): During this period, the legend of the Tang Dynasty gradually turned into an important form of literature. The main feature of medieval legends was that the story structure was complex, the characters were rich, the plot was full of ups and downs, and the description of social reality and philosophy of life was more. His representative works included Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 3. Late Ancient Legendary Period (12th to 16th century): During this period, medieval legends gradually integrated many other cultural elements such as religion, philosophy, history, etc. into a comprehensive literary form. Modern legendary works were more mature in style, concise in language, and more compact in plot. At the same time, they also paid more attention to the description of the characters. His representative works included Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and so on. 4. Modern legendary period (16th century to present): During this period, legendary literature gradually declined, but there were still many excellent works handed down, such as "Golden Lotus" and "Water Margins". Modern legendary works were more business-oriented and focused on the plot and character creation. At the same time, they also added more social and realistic elements.

Heroic Legends were fantasy novels with heroes as the main theme. They usually depicted a series of adventures that heroes had to embark on in order to save the world or realize their dreams. This kind of novel appeared in the early 20th century and was widely developed in the following time. The following are some of the key factors in the development of heroic novels: 1. Traditional fantasy elements: Hero novels usually include traditional fantasy elements such as magic, magical items, monsters, wizards, etc. These elements were very important in early heroic novels because they added a lot of mystery to the story. 2. Adventure and Battle Scenes: Heroic Legends usually describe the adventures and battles of heroes. These scenes were often filled with thrilling plots and exciting battle scenes that attracted many readers. 3. Protagonist setting: Heroic legends usually have a protagonist, a hero with great strength and courage. The protagonist usually had a unique personality and goal. Their story was often the core of the entire novel. 4. Complex Plot: The plot of a hero legend is usually very complicated, full of interactions between multiple characters and complicated causality. These plots required the author to have good narrative skills and plot design skills to satisfy the readers. 5. Create a distinct character: A heroic romance novel needs to create a distinct character. Every character should have their own background story, personality traits, and goals. These characters should be deeply resonated and understood by the readers. These factors together promoted the development of heroic legends, making them one of the most popular types in the field of literature.

The development of epistolary novels can be traced back to earlier forms of correspondence. As communication became more common and diverse, authors began to use letters to build complex narratives. This allowed for a more immersive and subjective experience for readers, as they felt like they were peeking into private exchanges.

Graphic novels in 1984 may have developed in terms of their narrative complexity. They might have started to tell more multi - layered stories, rather than simple linear ones. This could have attracted more sophisticated readers.

Cultivation novels were a type of novel that focused on cultivation and raising one's realm. Its development could be traced back to the Taoist and Buddhist thoughts and myths in ancient literature. In ancient Chinese literature, the thoughts of Taoism and Buddhism had always been regarded as the foundation for cultivation and improvement. These ideas were also widely used in the creation of novels. For example, in Journey to the West, Sun Wukong improved his realm through cultivation and became an immortal. In 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Jia Baoyu became an immortal because he received the cultivation method taught by an immortal. The creation of cultivation novels was also influenced by online culture. As the internet became more popular, cultivation novels gradually became a popular genre of literature. These novels were usually serialised on the Internet, and readers could keep up with the progress of the novel's plot by reading the updates on the website. The development of cultivation novels was also influenced by certain factors. For example, mysterious items, special cultivation methods, powerful enemies, and so on often appeared in cultivation novels. These elements also became important plot elements in cultivation novels. In addition, the plots of cultivation novels usually involved cultivation, magic, martial arts, myths and legends, and many other elements, which also provided a rich imagination for the creation of cultivation novels. Cultivation novels were a type of novel that focused on cultivation and raising one's realm. Its development could be traced back to the Taoist and Buddhist thoughts and myths in ancient literature. With the popularity of online culture and the influence of certain factors, cultivation novels gradually became a popular genre of literature.

Chinese novels could be traced back to the pre-Qin period when excellent literary works such as the Book of Songs and the Spring and Autumn Annals appeared. In the Han Dynasty, there were great historical books such as Records of the Historian and Han Shu. At the same time, there were many excellent novels such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins. As time went by, Chinese novels continued to develop until the Tang Dynasty. Poetry and novels reached a peak, such as the Tang Dynasty's "White Poetry","Song of Everlasting Sorrow" and so on. In the Song Dynasty, the development of novels entered a golden period, and many famous novels appeared, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. During the Ming Dynasty, the development of novels reached a climax, and many great novels appeared, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These novels became an important part of Chinese culture and had a profound impact on the development of Chinese novels. In modern China, novels flourished, and many famous novels such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, and The Scholars had a high reputation and influence not only in China but also in the world.

There were many schools and styles in ancient novels, and the following are some of the main developments: 1. The development of classical novels: classical novels refer to a literary form developed in ancient China. Its development can be traced back to the 5th century B.C., such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These novels had evolved and developed over a long period of time to form their own unique styles and characteristics. 2. The development of Water Margins and Journey to the West: Water Margins and Journey to the West are two very famous works in ancient Chinese novels. They were widely spread around the 20th century and had a profound impact on modern Chinese novels. Water margin to describe the theme of folk justice, Journey to the West to the Tang monk to learn the scriptures as the main line, these works were influenced by the society at that time, became an important part of Chinese culture. 3. The development of novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties: The novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties were the peak period of ancient Chinese novels. Their development time can be traced back to the 17th century to the 19th century. The styles of these novels were varied, including " Water Margins,"" Dream of the Red Chamber,"" Journey to the West," and " Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio." These novels not only made great achievements in literature, but also had a unique artistic expression, which had a profound impact on the development of Chinese culture. The development of modern novels: modern novels refer to a literary form that developed after the 20th century. Its development has gone through many periods. Among them, the first half of the 20th century was the budding period of modern Chinese novels, such as the works of Lu Xun, Mao Dun, Lao She and others. In the second half of the 20th century, modern novels began to be diverse, such as the works of Ernest Ernest, Faulkner, Marquez, and others. In the 21st century, the styles and forms of post-modern novels became more diverse, and many new schools and styles appeared, such as science fiction, suspense novels, mystery novels, and so on.