Literature is an art form that aims to express emotions, thoughts, and experiences through words and create works with unique style and meaning. Literature can include novels, poems, essays, plays, movies, and other forms of art. The process of literary creation usually included the discussion of the theme, the setting of the characters, the conception of the plot, the use of language, and the exploration of the cultural background. Literature can influence the reader's emotions, thoughts, and values, so it is also a deeply influential force. Literature can be produced and developed in different eras and cultures, and it has a profound impact on human history and social culture. Literature could not only help people understand themselves and others, but also provide entertainment and inspiration. Literature was a rich and colorful art form with profound meaning and value.
Online literature referred to literary works created, disseminated, and read through the Internet platform, which generally had the characteristics of online reading and strong interaction. Online literature originated in China and gradually developed into a global literary form over time. The way online literature was created and disseminated was different from traditional literature. The creation of online literature was mainly done through Internet platforms such as Qidian Chinese Network and Netease Cloud Reading. At the same time, the audience of online literature also read through the Internet platform. The readers could choose their favorite works to read on the platform, and they could also interact with other readers through comments and discussions. The characteristics of online literature included a wide audience, fast transmission speed, rich types of works, diverse styles, and low barriers to creation. At the same time, online literature also faced some problems, such as the uneven quality of works, plagiarism, and other issues. Online literature is a new literary form with a wide range of audiences and a variety of creative methods. It is of great significance to promote the development and prosperity of Chinese literature.
Popular literature was a kind of literary work that was widely circulated among the people and was easy to understand. It was usually created to cater to the tastes of the public and was not professionally accepted. Its content covered a variety of topics, including novels, poems, essays, plays, comics, and so on. The wide audience of popular literature did not require readers to have too high a cultural accomplishment and knowledge level.
Popular fiction is the kind of literature that attracts a large number of readers and gains wide popularity. It often has elements like engaging plots, relatable characters, and easy-to-read language.
Non-fiction in literature refers to works that present real events, people, and facts. It's based on truth rather than imagination.
There were many theories on the origin of literature that could be referred to as the following: Mythological origin theory: believes that literature originated from mythological stories, such as the ancient Greek mythology, Homer's epic is a classic of ancient literature. 2. Religious origin theory: believes that literature originates from religious doctrines such as the narrative literature in the Christian Bible such as the Old and New testaments. 3. The theory of historical origin: that literature originated from historical stories, such as the Spring and Autumn Annals and Zuo Zhuan in ancient China. The stories in history books are the classics of ancient literature. 4. The origin of philosophy: It is believed that literature originates from philosophical thinking. For example, works such as the Republic by the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, are classics of ancient literature. 5. The origin of folklore: It is believed that literature originated from folktales. For example, legends such as the Legend of the White Snake in southern China are classics of ancient literature. Each of these theories had its own emphasis, but they all believed that the origin of literature was related to human thoughts, emotions, and behavior. As an art form, literature has different forms and contents in different eras and cultures, but it reflects the history and social development of mankind.
The literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties referred to the Chinese literary school formed during the Qianlong period and the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty (1715-1796). It was called "Qianlong novels" or "Jiaqing novels". Yuan's literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties was featured by the description of palace life, feudal etiquette, and palace conspiracies. It combined the elements of traditional novels and operas, emphasizing the creation of characters and plots. The language was gorgeous, the painting was rich, and it had a strong local characteristic. The representative works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the garden included Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, etc.
Club culture and literature club culture usually referred to fictional cultural forms in novels, which usually appeared in fantasy, fantasy, science fiction, and other types of novels. These cultural forms usually referred to a series of cultural elements such as ideas, values, and codes of conduct advocated by one or more societies or literary organizations, as well as the influence and performance of the culture in the novel. In the culture of a society or literary society, there was usually a clear organizational structure, including leaders, members, the purpose of the association, and a series of activities and ceremonies such as annual gatherings, literary competitions, public welfare activities, etc. These cultural forms could reflect the social background and cultural style of the novel, and at the same time, they could also shape the character's personality and image. The culture of a society or a literary society was expressed in different ways in different novels. In some novels, the culture of a society or literary society could be described as an organization that inherited and carried forward the literary tradition, or a platform for a group of like-minded people to meet and cooperate on the road of pursuing literary dreams. In other novels, the culture of a society or literary society could be described as a tool for commercial operations or political forces, or as an entertainment place for idle members of society.
Scar literature refers to a genre of literature that was popular in the mainland of China from the 1950s to the 1970s. It aims to reflect the political, economic, and cultural scars and pain of Chinese society at that time. The main feature of scar literature was to pay attention to the lives of the people at the bottom of society, expose and criticize the social reality and system at that time, as well as the harm and suffering that people suffered in historical events. The representative works of scar literature include Red Sorghum','Alive' and 'Crying in the Drizzle' and so on. These works reflect the various difficulties and problems of Chinese society at that time through describing the life experiences and encounters of the protagonists, and also reflect the people's yearning and pursuit for a better life. The influence of scar literature is very far-reaching, not only in China but also in the world.
Fu, Bi, and Xing were commonly used rhetorical devices in ancient Chinese literature. "Fu": Using scenes, characters, and events as the subject matter, using exaggeration, metaphor, contrast, and other techniques to describe in order to achieve the purpose of lyricism, description, and narration. Comparisons: Through comparison, the characteristics of things are highlighted to set off the theme, such as "flying together" and "friendship between neighbors". Xing: Through triggering associations and imagination, the reader will resonate with the story, such as " Climbing high to look far away " and " Climbing high to be spectacular." In ancient Chinese literature, Fu, Bi and Xing were used to express the author's thoughts and feelings and to create an image.
Qidian literature referred to a popular online literary work, usually written in Chinese based on Chinese online novels. Qidian's genre was very rich, including fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, history, urban, and so on. The plot was complex and the characters were full of literary value. Qidian novels were also becoming more and more popular among readers in Europe and the United States because this literary form had similar plots and topics that could attract readers from different cultural backgrounds. The starting point usually contained a lot of plot twists and conflicts, as well as a lot of character images and emotional descriptions. These elements could attract the reader's interest. At the same time, Qidian novels usually contained a lot of fantasy and sci-fi elements to satisfy the readers 'needs for fantasy and adventure.