When did the novel come into being, its historical background, and its achievements?
The novel originated from ancient Greek and Roman narrative literature, such as Homer's Iliad and Odey. The development of novels in China could be traced back to works such as Song of Everlasting Sorrow from the Tang Dynasty and Water Margins from the Song Dynasty. Modern novels originated in the 18th century in Europe during the Enlightenment era, such as Daniel Defoe's " Crusoe " and Jane Austen's " Pride and Predict." The achievement of the novel is that it provides an unprecedented way of narration for people, allowing readers to have a deeper understanding of the inner world and emotional experiences of the characters. The novel not only promoted the development of human culture and thought, but also influenced the forms of literature, art, and entertainment around the world. Many famous modern novelists, such as Hugo, Dickens, Maupassant, Tolstoy, Maugham, Ernest, Faulkner, Calvino, Margaret Atwood, etc., were important figures in the history of literature.