The Tang Dynasty was an important period in the history of Chinese novels. The following are the main forms of novels in the Tang Dynasty: Legendary novels: Legendary novels were one of the most representative forms of novels in the Tang Dynasty. The plot was usually based on legends, mainly telling the stories of heroes, fairies, monsters, etc. 2. Strange novels: Strange novels were also known as notebook novels. They mainly told stories about immortals, ghosts, demons, etc. It was a popular form of novels in the Tang Dynasty. 3. Nargative poetry: Nargative poetry is a type of novel that focuses on narrative techniques. Usually, the story is presented through the poet's narration. It mainly tells the experiences of the characters and the development of the story. 4. Legendary story: A legendary story refers to a story that uses historical events or historical figures as the theme to show the theme of the novel through fictional plots and character creation. 5. Short story: The short story was an important form of novels in the Tang Dynasty. It was usually featured by a compact plot and distinctive characters. It mainly narrated the story and personality of the characters. The novels of the Tang Dynasty had various forms, but they all had distinct characteristics of the times and literary styles, which laid the foundation for the development of later novels.
The main forms of novels in the Song Dynasty included notebook novels, supernatural novels, legendary novels, and vernacular novels. The notebook novels were usually based on the author's personal point of view to describe history, characters, events, and other content. There were a variety of forms, from traditional long narrations to short essays. The supernatural novels were based on myths, legends, ghosts, and so on. The content was mainly related to monsters, superstitions, and folk beliefs. Legendary novels were based on historical events and characters, with many myths, legends, and storylines. The main content was usually multi-angle love and conspiracy. Vernacular novels were a type of novel style that rose in the Song Dynasty. Its characteristics were that the content was easy to understand, the form was free, and the description was lively. It often used spoken language and slang. The prosperity of novels in the Song Dynasty was mainly due to the influence of social needs and literary traditions. Among them, the notebook novel, the strange novel and the legendary novel were the three most famous forms.
The main forms of literature before the Tang Dynasty included ancient poetry, ancient prose, ancient novels, and essays. 1 Ancient Poetry Ancient poetry was an important part of ancient Chinese literature. It originated from the pre-Qin period, developed from the Han, Wei, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty. There were many forms of ancient poetry, such as lyric poetry, narrative poetry, landscape poetry, etc. Among them, lyric poems and narrative poems were the most common, such as the lyric poems in the Book of Songs and the narrative poems in the Songs of Chu. Ancient Prose Ancient prose refers to the origin of articles written in the form of prose, which can be traced back to the pre-Qin period and developed from the Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. The forms of ancient prose were diverse, such as argumentative essays, explanatory essays, Fu, inscriptions, praises, etc. Among them, argumentative articles and explanatory articles were the most common, such as the argumentative articles in The Analects of Confucius and the explanatory articles in The Great Learning. Ancient novels Ancient novels referred to works written in the form of novels that originated from the Eastern Han Dynasty and developed into the Tang and Song Dynasties. There were many forms of ancient novels, such as legends, supernatural stories, myths, horror, and legends. Among them, legends were the most common. They used historical events and folklore as the theme to show the fate of the characters and the distortion of human nature through fictional stories. Ancient Essays Ancient essays were a combination of prose and argumentative essays. They originated from the Tang Dynasty and developed into the Song Dynasty. The forms of ancient essays were varied, such as discussion, irony, sarcasm, humor, and so on.
The main form of novels in the Tang Dynasty was legendary novels, also known as legends, legendary collections, legendary styles, novel history, etc. The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty originated from the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and were mainly handed down to later generations. They were one of the important schools in the history of ancient Chinese novels. The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty were featured by the twists and turns of the plot, the delicate description of the characters, and the beautiful language. They often used historical events and historical figures as the background to create colorful characters through fiction and imagination. The representative works of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty included Song of Everlasting Regret, Song of Pipa, and Water Margins. The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty were not only numerous but also of high quality, many of which were still widely praised and studied.
The main forms of literature before the Tang Dynasty included: The Book of Songs was the earliest collection of poems in China, which included folk songs and Fu from the Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period. The Book of Songs was a classic of ancient Chinese literature. The Songs of Chu was a collection of poems created by Qu Yuan, a poet of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. It was also the earliest romantic poem in China. The language of Chu Ci was gorgeous and full of romanticism, which had a profound influence on later poems. Yuefu: It was a music organization established by the Han Dynasty government to manage music and literature. Yuefu collected many folk songs and Fu, which became an important part of ancient Chinese literature. 4. Ancient poetry: It is a new form of poetry that appeared after the Tang Dynasty. It combines the characteristics of Tang poetry and Song poetry. The language is concise and the artistic conception is profound. The ancient poems had a profound influence on the literature of later generations. These literary forms had their own characteristics and had an important impact on the history of Chinese literature.
Before the Tang Dynasty, Chinese literature had gone through a long process of development, with many different literary forms. The following are the main literary forms: The Pre-Qin philosophers 'prose: The Pre-Qin philosophers were an important period in the history of ancient Chinese thought, and the prose was an important part of the Pre-Qin philosophers' literature. These essays included the Spring and Autumn Annals, The Analects of Confucius, Mencius, The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Meanings, and other classic works. 2. The Qin and Han Dynasty narrative poems: The Qin and Han Dynasty narrative poems were an important stage in the history of ancient Chinese poetry. The main representatives were the Book of Songs, the Songs of Chu, and the Nineteen Ancient Poems. These poems mainly expressed strong emotions and topics through narration and lyricism. 3. Poetry of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties: The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was the peak period of ancient Chinese literature, and poetry creation showed a variety of characteristics. These poems, including "Ascending","Lushan Ballad","Drinking" and other classic works, showed profound thoughts and emotions. 4. Poetry of the Tang Dynasty: The Tang Dynasty was the heyday of ancient Chinese poetry, and poetry creation showed a prosperous scene. The poems of the Tang Dynasty were famous for their vigor, boldness, magnificence, and color. The main representatives were Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi. Song Dynasty Ci: Song Dynasty Ci was a branch of ancient Chinese literature, represented by the graceful and restrained school and the bold and unconstrained school. These words were mainly lyrical and described, and the language was beautiful and rhythmic. Other forms: In addition to the above-mentioned literary forms, there were many other forms of literary works in ancient China, such as rap, novels, plays, etc. These literary forms had their own unique characteristics and forms of expression in different periods and regions.
The main form of literature during the Tang Dynasty was poetry because the Tang Dynasty was one of the golden ages of poetry development. During the Tang Dynasty, there were many famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Wang Wei, Meng Haoran, and so on. Their works became one of the classic representatives of Chinese literature. In addition to poetry, many other forms of literature appeared in the Tang Dynasty, such as Fu, prose, Wen Fu, Yue Fu, Ci, Qu, etc. Among them, poetry was one of the most prominent literary forms. The poetry of the Tang Dynasty was not only numerous but also of high quality, which had a profound impact on the development of poetry in later generations.
The main form of novels in the Tang Dynasty was legendary novels, also known as legends, legendary collections, or supernatural novels. Legendary novels originated from the Han, Wei, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. They mainly described historical and mythical figures. The plot was complicated and often contained a certain philosophical and religious significance. The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty inherited this tradition, and the most representative works included Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, and so on. The main feature of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty was that they had rich plots, profound characters, beautiful language and extremely high literary value. They not only satisfied the readers 'needs for adventure, mythology, chivalry and other subjects, but also laid the foundation for the creation of later novels.
The Tang Dynasty was an important period in the history of Chinese literature. The forms of literary works were rich and varied. The following are some common forms of literary works in the Tang Dynasty: 1. Poetry: The Tang Dynasty poetry creation flourished. Among them, the poems of Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Wang Zhihuan and others were the most famous. There were many forms of poems in Tang Dynasty, such as title poems, lyric poems, narrative poems, etc. 2. Prose: The prose of the Tang Dynasty is represented by the works of Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan and others. Its prose style is vigorous and powerful, focusing on ideology and artistry. 3. Yuefu: Yuefu poems of the Tang Dynasty were the earliest lyric literature. Among them, the Yuefu folk songs in the Book of Songs were the pioneers, mainly describing folk life and emotions. Fu: Fu of the Tang Dynasty, Bi, Xing and Fu are works that describe reality. Bi is a work that uses scenery to express emotions or express thoughts. Xing is a work that uses music, dance and other forms to express the theme of the work. 5. Fictions: In the Tang Dynasty, there were novels that were mainly stories, such as Song of Everlasting Sorrow and Song of Pipa. These novels mainly described the life of the palace and folk stories. 6. Literature theory: The literary critics of the Tang Dynasty put forward many literary theories and critical views, such as "Wen is used to carry the Tao" and "The article is eternal", which had a far-reaching impact on the literary theory of later generations. These are just some of the common forms of literary works in the Tang Dynasty. The literary works of the Tang Dynasty also involved other fields such as Ci, legend, opera, etc.
" Tang Dynasty's Fictions Collection " was an anthology of Tang Dynasty novels. The anthology featured 24 famous novels of the Tang Dynasty, including Youxian Cave, Pillow Story, Dongting Lingyin Biography, etc. These novels were representative in the literary history of the Tang Dynasty and had a great influence on the creation of later novels. The publication of " The Selection of Tang Dynasty Fictions " was to sort out and restore the original appearance of Tang Dynasty novels and show the development of Tang Dynasty novels. In addition, there were other anthologies such as the Collection of Legends of the Tang and Song Dynasties and the Selection of Legends of the Tang and Song Dynasties, but these anthologies were compiled by contemporary people and were different from the perspective of the Tang Dynasty people. Therefore," Tang Dynasty Fictions Selection " was a worthy collection of Tang Dynasty novels.
" Tang Dynasty's Fictions Selection " was an anthology of legendary works of the Tang Dynasty. Among them were many famous legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty. There were some similarities in the selections of Tang People's Fictions and Lu Xun's Legends of Tang and Song Dynasties, but there were also some differences. This book was well-chosen and was considered one of the most complete selections of the Tang legends. In addition, there were also other anthologies of Tang novels compiled by other scholars, such as Wang Pijiang's Tang novels and Zhang Youhe's Tang and Song Legends. These anthologies had different characteristics in the selection and text verification, which could complement each other. In short, the Tang Dynasty's Fictions was an important anthology of classical Chinese novels in the Tang Dynasty.