When was the heyday of ancient Chinese martial arts novels?

When did the ideals of chivalrous justice, helping others when they saw injustice, and helping friends become the norm of action among the general public?

Answer 1

The heyday of ancient Chinese martial arts novels should be during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) and Song Dynasty (960 - 1279).

During the Tang Dynasty, wuxia novels became popular. The works of Huang Yi and others all came from this period. The Tang Dynasty's literary style was known for being bold and unrestrained, while martial arts novels were closer to reality and described the legendary stories of some heroes, which became an important part of the culture at that time.

In the Song Dynasty, the development of martial arts novels flourished, and many famous martial arts novels appeared, such as Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, and others. Their novels were not only popular throughout the country, but they also had a far-reaching impact and became cultural classics. During this period, the wuxia novels not only focused on the plot and character, but also on the discussion and reflection of history, politics, society and other aspects.

To sum up, the heyday of ancient Chinese martial arts novels should be in the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty. During this period, martial arts novels not only flourished but also reflected the social and cultural style of that time.