How did the novel develop?
The development of the novel has gone through many processes. The following are some of the important milestone: 1. Traditional novels: The earliest form of novels was the traditional oral narration, which gradually developed into a written form. These works were usually narrated by the author in his own language and did not rely on any electronic devices or technology. 2. Classic novels: Classic novels refer to novels created during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. They usually include classic works such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. These works achieved great literary success and were widely disseminated. 3. Realistic novels: Realistic novels refer to novels written in the early 20th century that emphasize social reality and human experience. These works were usually based on true stories and revealed the dark side of society at that time. For example, William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury and George Orwell's 1984. 4. Modern novels: Modern novels refer to novels written in the middle of the 20th century that emphasize the uniqueness of literary forms and structures. These works often explored the conflicts and contradictions of the human heart and the extreme complexity of human experience and consciousness. For example, Calvino's Invisible City and Margaret Atwood's Gone with the Wind. Online literature: With the popularity of the Internet, online literature refers to novels created on online platforms. These works were usually published in the form of serials. The readers could understand the story by reading the progress. The development of online literature had pushed the Chinese literature to become more diverse and innovative. For example, Mo Yan's " Fat Breasts and Buttocks " and Margaret Atwood's " Song of Everlasting Sorrow ". Modern novels: Modern novels refer to works created in modern literature, usually including modern novels and post-modern novels. These works usually focus on social reality and personal experience, and explore modern culture and technology. For example, Kafka's Metamorphosis and Ernest's The Sun Also Rises.