What did Chinese secular literature refer to?

The stylistic reform in the modern history of Chinese literature refers to a series of reforms and innovation carried out by the Chinese literary circles in the early 20th century on novels, poems, essays and other literary styles. The reform of literary style is an important event in the history of modern Chinese literature. It marks the variety and specialization of Chinese literary styles and also promoted the development of modern Chinese literature. In the process of stylistic reform, new characters and new literary schools made Chinese literature more colorful. After the reform, many new literary styles appeared in Chinese literature, such as novels, poems, essays, plays, movies, etc. For example, modern Chinese novels such as " The Madman's Diary " and " The True Story of Ah Q " were one of the representative works after the reform. At the same time, the reform of literary style also promoted the pluralistic development of modern Chinese literature, which gave birth to the New Culture Movement, the May 4th Movement and other historical events that promoted the progress of modern Chinese literature.

The "post-new period" of the development of contemporary Chinese literature refers to the development of literature since the 1990s, also known as "since the new century". During this period, Chinese literature showed an unprecedented prosperity. A large number of excellent literary works appeared, including novels, poems, essays, plays, etc. The development of literature during this period was influenced by many factors, including economic, political, social and other aspects of change, as well as the trend of global and information technology. During this period, Chinese literature not only regained its self-confidence, but also made many important achievements, such as Mo Yan's Nobel Prize in Literature, Yu Hua's "To Live" and other works were widely recognized and praised. During this period, the development of literature also faced many challenges and problems, such as the commerce of literature, the loss of literary standards, and the imperfect evaluation mechanism of literature. However, the Chinese literary world was still working hard to promote the prosperity and development of literature.

The "Four Great Love Legends of China" in Chinese folk literature refers to the four love stories in ancient China: Legend of the White Snake: The story of the love between the White Lady and Xu Xian is considered a classic Chinese romance novel. 2. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl: It tells the love story between the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. As their story is related to the Qixi Festival on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, it is generally considered one of the most famous love legends in China. 3. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai: The story of the love between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai is a classic work from the traditional Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion. Romeo and Juliet: The story of the hatred between two families and the love story of two young people is considered one of the most famous love legends in Western literature.

The classic Chinese literature referred to the classic works of ancient Chinese literature, including Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Scholars, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and so on. These works have an important position in the history of Chinese culture. Not only do they have high literary value, but they also have profound ideology and historical significance. They are regarded as an important part of Chinese traditional culture.

Chinese classical literature referred to a series of works in ancient Chinese literature that were widely praised and had far-reaching influences. They usually included poems, essays, novels, operas, plays, and other different types. Among them, poetry, prose, and novels were considered to be the main components of Chinese classical literature. The classic works of ancient Chinese literature included many classic works such as The Book of Songs, The Songs of Chu, The Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, Dream of the Red Chamber, and so on. These works not only had high artistic value in literature, but also had a profound impact on Chinese culture, philosophy, ideology, morality and other aspects. The Chinese classic literature has a long history, forming a unique literary style and aesthetic taste. It is an important part of the treasure house of Chinese literature.

The history of Chinese literature referred to the various periods and schools in the history of Chinese literature, as well as the creative characteristics, artistic achievements, and influences of these schools. The long history of Chinese literature can be divided into many periods, such as ancient literature, medieval literature, modern literature, modern literature, etc. Each period had its own unique literary genre and creative characteristics, such as Tang poetry, Song poetry, Yuan opera, Ming and Qing novels, etc. In the history of Chinese literature, there were many famous works such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Mo Yan, Ba Jin, etc. Their works had a profound impact on the history of Chinese literature.

Secular literature usually referred to literary works that were aimed at the public and entertainment. It did not consider high artistic achievements, nor did it pay attention to doctrines and beliefs like religious literature. The main purpose of secular literature was to satisfy the readers 'entertainment needs. Through stories, poems, novels, and other carriers, it conveyed emotions, thoughts, values, and other elements to allow the readers to obtain a relaxed and pleasant experience. The origin of secular literature can be traced back to ancient times. With the change of times, it has different forms and characteristics under different cultural backgrounds. In modern times, secular literature not only existed in the western developed countries, but also in China, Korea, Japan and many other countries.

The Four Wonders of the Ming Dynasty in ancient Chinese literature referred to the four classic novels, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. These four novels were all representative works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and were hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels. They had a profound impact on Chinese literature and culture. Among them,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was hailed as a monumental work in the history of Chinese novels. It was a milestone in the history of Chinese literature.

The language of literature usually refers to the language style, language characteristics, and language expression techniques used in literary works. Different literary works have different language styles and characteristics. Even if the same work is in different time and space backgrounds, it will also be different due to cultural, historical, regional and other factors. Therefore, the language of literature not only refers to the specific language expression, but also reflects the cultural, historical, social, and human spiritual information behind a work.

The " environment " in literary works usually referred to the social, political, historical, geographical, cultural, and other aspects of the background and atmosphere depicted in the works. The environment could have an important influence on the character's behavior and the plot of the story. It was also an important medium for the author to express his thoughts, emotions, and values. In novels and other literary works, the environment could not only describe the atmosphere and conditions of a specific place or scene, but also describe the social environment and interpersonal relationships of the characters, as well as the behavior and thoughts of the characters in these environments. At the same time, the environment could also be an important factor in the development of the plot. Through the change and shaping of the environment, it could promote the development and turning of the plot. The "environment" in literary works is a very important concept. It can help readers better understand the theme and meaning of the works, and also help readers better experience and feel the emotions and atmosphere in the works.