Don't you think that Journey to the West is more literary and artistic than the Four Great Masterpieces?
Journey to the West is a classic work in the history of Chinese literature. It has a high literary and artistic value. Its story is complex, the characters are full of rich imagination and magical colors, and it is a treasure in the treasure house of Chinese literature. At the same time, Journey to the West also contained profound philosophy and moral education, which was regarded as a classic human fable.
Is there a better novel than "The Four Great Masterpieces of Journey to the West"?
There were novels similar to the Four Great Masterpieces: Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen "This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" is Ji Cha's new novel. As the main character of a novel with multiple female leads, the author's performance is still stable. Moreover, his results far exceed other works, making him unique. This book was very detailed in its description of emotions, and the plot of this novel had reached a new height. It was especially suitable for a novel with a Wuxia background. The author had spent a lot of effort to write the female protagonist, and she was well-portrayed, making it easy for people to remember her at a glance. The protagonist in the book repeatedly fell into the same strange dream. When he went to a supernatural divination shop to interpret the dream, he wore a different world. At the beginning, he was in a village that was about to be slaughtered. Fortunately, the hero saved him but was entrusted to the murderer. The protagonist could only die and join the demonic sect. The characters felt very good. Whether it was the wise and decisive male lead or the female leads, their personalities were very lively. He was a famous harem writer, and he was naturally very good at describing the interaction with beautiful women. The storyline was also very well paced, and there was no delay in the fight. The cool points in the book were even more unforgettable, allowing the protagonist to walk further in the Jianghu in his heart. in general 2."Spirit Realm Walker": From ancient times to the present, it is rumored that there is a Spirit Realm in the world... Yuanzi was a social bull, no…a proper university student. However, he was surrounded by Old Si Ji's OL, kind-hearted aunt, and sweet little green tea… He had unintentionally gotten involved in the dispute of the mysterious world, but he had managed to overcome it with a high-level attitude. And…there was no genius that an S class spirit realm expert could not resolve. If there was, then there would be two… [Tagged: Unlimited Style, Original Dungeon, Ruined Idiom] 3.<<The Tang's Table>> The people of the world and the affairs of the world are just the dishes on the table of the Tang people. Although the original ingredients had the original flavor of food, Yun Chu still believed that the most delicious food still needed to be divided, cooked, and handled. The food that was finally served on the table was the food that most suited the stomach of the Tang people. Steaming, braising, stir-frying, stewing... There were many cooking methods in the kitchen. Whether it was Goguryeo, the Turks, Tubo, Tuyuhun, Xue Yantuo, Tiele…or even whales, tigers, sharks, and hungry wolves, the Great Tang was a furnace that could cook them all into peerless delicacies… In addition to Li Zhi, Wu Wei, Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, and other peerless seasonings, there would always be one thing that you would never forget, regardless of color, fragrance, or taste. Yun Chu hoped that she would definitely have a seat at such a luxurious banquet! Now, the delicious food had been cooked. Yun Chu laid out the napkin, picked up the deer knife, and closed her eyes. She was ready to enjoy an unprecedented feast to satisfy her hungry stomach. 4."King of Familiars":"King of Familiars" is a fantasy novel full of infinite possibilities. The story was set in a brand new era of familiars. The protagonists signed contracts with various magical animals and embarked on a journey full of adventures and challenges. The author cleverly combined the familiar style with the elements of online games to create an exciting new world. The plot was compact and full of excitement and surprises, allowing one to read many chapters in one breath. Whether it was the content of the book or the life outside the book, emotions, psychology, society, history, and so on, this book gave people inspiration and thought. Overall, I highly recommend King of Familiars, giving it 8.3 points. 5:"Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation": Big Sister, Young Girl 6. National Forensics: Seedlings and Food. There was a systematic forensic system. The male protagonist, Jiang Yuan, was a resident of Jiang Village. He was a large demolition family. There was a civil servant who went ashore. There was a forensic system. If the truth was found, the victim's skills could be extracted (not all victims had it). Therefore, it was more specialized and versatile. However, it did not feel like he had a golden finger. It felt good. 7."Heroine Wait": Guan Guan's new book has many female leads. The process of conquering the beautiful women one by one is written in detail and moving. The plot setting is often ridiculous and reasonable. The images of the female leads were distinct and there was no facial makeup. Niaoniao's setting was very pleasing. Of course, Flying Heaven was even better. [Rating: Five stars] 8:"Full Tang Colorful":"The flourishing Tang Dynasty is full of flowers. I must protect the Tang Dynasty from losing its color!" [Author: Weird Cousin (Level 5)] [Genre: Tang Dynasty's Machiavellian Battle of Wisdom] [Word Count: 120,000] Ranking index: [Synoptic: The protagonist transmigrated to become the little errand boy of the Du family. With the knowledge and history he had learned in his previous life, he started the road to rise.] <Remarks: > The author's pen is strong. In just a few sentences, he outlined the character's image. It has a very cinematic style. The plot was reasonable, the writing was smooth, and the logic was consistent. In the Tang Dynasty, the beginning of the game involved the murder next door, adding suspense elements to the atmosphere. The only drawback was that readers who had a rough understanding of the history of the Tang Dynasty were not considered friendly, and the reading threshold was slightly higher. If it wasn't enough, he could still watch the author's "The End of Song." 9."Secret Dead Corner": What else can I say? Get lost, sister! It's already on the shelves. The 24-hour first order score is 40,000. I hope Rollie will persevere and write well. Platinum is in sight. 10."The Final Clergy":"The Final Clergy" is an exciting science fiction novel. I give it a recommendation score of 82. The setting of this book was very novel, making people feel as if they were in a fantasy world full of mechas and divine power. In the story, the protagonist Lu Yuan had an attribute panel that allowed him to change his class indefinitely. In the era of the collision of magic and technology, he continued to grow and gradually grasped power. The battle scenes in the book were also very exciting, making people feel as if they could personally feel the collision of that kind of power. Overall, this book was a very exciting science fiction novel. Whether it was from the setting or the storyline, it was very worth reading. 11."Beyond Time": Heaven and Earth are the guest houses of all living beings, and time is a passer-by from ancient times to the present. The difference between life and death was like the difference between dreams and waking up. It was ever-changing and could not be questioned. Then, beyond life and death, beyond heaven and earth, beyond time, what awaits us? 12:"This game is too real": A masterpiece of the game world, a new book by a great author, a game GM plus the fourth catastrophe, a relaxed style, a writing IQ online, a recommended reading that likes management, relaxation, and games. Personal Rating: 4.6 Potential score: 4.8 Word count: 1,120,000 13:"Red Heart Sky Patrol": Overall: Plot Rating: Writing evaluation: ****** Water or not ：★★★★★ ★★ He looked at chapter 96. Good points: The writing is very good, some chapters are very passionate and humorous. (A reminder: You have to survive through the first volume to find it interesting in the second volume.) The latest review was chapter 30 of volume 2. It was good. Starting from the second volume, the description of the main character is highly recommended! Ring of Fate: The Secret World Part 2 In the year 1368, at the end of July, Crimson would descend from the sky. The fastest four-star Glory product. <<Da Ming State Preceptor>>: Ma Sanbao: What is the Great Voyage Era in <<On Sea Power>>? [Yao Guangxiao: On the Fate of a Nation is actually the legendary dragon-slaying technique!] Zhu Gaochi: I haven't finished talking about the silver standard in the History of Chinese Money. Jiang Xing Huo: "I'm going to be beheaded tomorrow. I'll tell you the rest of the lesson in your dreams." At this moment, the walls of the Imperial Jail collapsed and a voice sounded. "Mr. Jiang, I am Zhu Di. Please be the state preceptor!" 16:"Ascending on the Right Day": The work of a great god, Qi Practitioner type, excellent writing style, very fat, can be started😊 The main character was a native, and his identity was not ordinary. Every once in a while, he would be fed some Meng Po soup to seal his memories. However, as the protagonist's cultivation deepened, the seal became weaker and weaker, and he began to think of his biological parents. The main character was initially an orphan adopted by a captured Naga. His adoptive father was oppressed to death by the evil Big, and he had been catching snakes to support himself since he was young.😞 Worldview: During the feudal era, humans could become stall masters if they mastered stall techniques. The yao race had yao arts, but they were inferior to stall arts and were suppressed by humans. At the same time, there was the Dao of Incense. After a person or demon died, they could be conferred the title of a god by the imperial court. They could be made into a golden body and worshipped by the common people. They belonged to the Yin Court. The Imperial Court, which mastered the art of stall, and the Underworld, which mastered the gods, were the two great powers of the common people.️At the end of the dynasty, the two great emperors fought for power and refused to accept each other. The main character was extremely talented. He defeated the little yao in his hometown and stole many yao arts. He cultivated them himself and could even point out the shortcomings of the yao arts. Unfortunately, yao arts were all beginner level cultivation techniques and had no future. It was also because of this that it was better to spread the arts. After the protagonist was oppressed by the big shark god, he was no longer willing to tolerate it. He became angry with the shark god and began to escape. Accompanying him was a Hui Yao that he had captured. One man and one snake became best friends after escaping. After a fortuitous encounter, they even joined a seriously injured Zhong Ling. The three hooligans were officially established! With the addition of the bell, the truth that had been hidden began to surface. It turned out that demonic arts were the cultivation techniques of human Qi Practitioners, and the highest level of cultivation was to ascend to immortality. 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There would definitely be other worlds in the future. The author's writing was smooth, and the plot was traditional and attractive. Overall, this was a novel that was worth reading. "Who told him to cultivate!" "Who told him to cultivate!" It was a light-hearted and funny immortal cultivation novel. The plot was compact and the rhythm was fast, making people laugh. The author used a unique way of thinking and humorous descriptions to show the image of a protagonist who did not play by the rules, giving people a novel and creative reading experience. The character and plot in the book were the biggest highlights and highlights, especially the protagonist's cold and humorous personality and the unfathomable senior sister, which made people's eyes light up. The author's foundation in the story hadn't changed, and the style was inherited from the previous book. Crow seemed to have indeed opened up the conception and governor meridians. 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Why is Journey to the West one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West was called the Four Great Masterpieces was because it had a very high status and influence in Chinese culture. It was regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese literature. The following are some possible reasons: 1. Literature value: Journey to the West is a novel with strong drama, complexity, and romanticism. It tells the adventure story of the four protagonists in the process of obtaining the scriptures from the West. Its plot, character image, language style and so on all have a very high literary value. It is a classic in the history of Chinese literature. 2. Historical value: Journey to the West not only depicted the historical events and characters of the Tang Dynasty, but also reflected the politics, economy, culture and other aspects of ancient Chinese society. Its plot and characters also have a certain historical value, which is helpful to the study of ancient Chinese society and history. 3. Cultural value: As a traditional culture, Journey to the West has been widely read and appreciated by people and has become an important part of Chinese culture. Its influence was not only in the field of literature, but also in the fields of culture, art, education, etc. It played an important role in the inheritance and development of Chinese culture. 4. Social value: Journey to the West described various phenomena and characters in ancient Chinese society, reflecting the social style and people's lives at that time. Its plot and characters also had a certain social value, which helped people understand ancient society and history. To sum up, the reason why Journey to the West is called the Four Great Masterpieces is that it has a very high status and influence in Chinese culture. Not only does it have high literary value, historical value, cultural value and social value, but it is also an important part of Chinese culture. It has played an important role in the inheritance and development of Chinese culture.
Why was Journey to the West one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West became one of the Four Great Classics was because it had the following unique characteristics: 1 Unique storyline: Journey to the West tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sha and Tang Sanzang (otherwise known as the "Journey to the West"), who went to the Western Heaven to learn Buddhist scriptures after 81 difficulties. This story was unique, with elements of adventure and emotional descriptions. It also involved many traditional Chinese culture and philosophical concepts such as "human nature" and "morality". 2. Rich characters: Journey to the West has created many rich characters such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand and Tang Sanzang. These characters not only had their own personalities and background stories, but also showed the complexity and variety of human nature through their interactions and conflicts. 3. Profound ideology: Journey to the West is not only a literary work with adventure and plot, but also contains profound ideology. It explored human nature, morality, society, history, philosophy, and other aspects, such as "human nature is good or evil","the harmonious coexistence of man and nature","the balance of power and responsibility" and so on. 4. Widely influential: Journey to the West not only enjoyed a high status in the Chinese literary world, but also influenced the culture and art of East Asia. Its storyline, characters, and ideology were widely praised and influenced many people's life values and aesthetic concepts. To sum up, Journey to the West has a unique plot, rich characters, profound thoughts and extensive influence, so it became one of the four famous works.
Why was Journey to the West one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West could become one of the classics in the history of Chinese literature was because it had the following unique characteristics: 1. Rich character images: Journey to the West described many characters with different personalities and rich images, such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, Tang Sanzang, etc. These characters all had distinct personality characteristics and profound thoughts, becoming important symbols in Chinese traditional culture. 2. Profound thoughts: Journey to the West described a series of deep thoughts on human nature, morality, beliefs, and other profound topics, such as "What is desire?" "What is the nature of human nature?" "What is the importance of faith?" These questions were not only profound and important, but also widely discussed and considered as important issues in Chinese culture. 3. Unique narrative style: Journey to the West uses rich narrative techniques such as myths, legends, Buddhist stories, etc. It also uses a variety of literary forms such as poetry, prose, novels, etc. to make the story vivid and interesting, the characters vivid and beautiful, forming a unique literary style. 4. A wide range of cultural influence: Journey to the West not only had a huge impact in China, but also had a high cultural influence in the world. It has been widely translated into various languages and has become one of the most famous literary works in the world, which has had a profound impact on Chinese culture, literature and art. To sum up, Journey to the West has rich characters, profound thoughts, unique narrative style and extensive cultural influence. These characteristics make it one of the classics in the history of Chinese literature, widely praised and read, and become an important part of Chinese culture.
Why was Journey to the West one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West became one of the Four Great Masterpieces was that it had extremely high artistic and historical value in literature and was widely praised and influenced for centuries. Here are some reasons: The plot is fascinating: Journey to the West tells the story of the adventures of the four masters of the Tang Dynasty, which is full of thrilling plots and complicated interpersonal relationships. The story was full of drama and adventure elements that filled the readers with curiosity and thirst for knowledge. 2. Vivid characters: The characters in Journey to the West are very vivid. Each character has its own unique personality and characteristics. These characters included Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang. Their images were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and were widely praised. 3. Unique literary style: The unique literary style of Journey to the West is full of romanticism and mythical elements. This style caused a sensation in the literary world at that time and became a new literary school. 4. Far-reaching historical significance: Journey to the West is not only an excellent literary work, but also reflects the history, culture, religion and philosophy of ancient Chinese society. It became an important part of Chinese culture and had a profound impact on the development of Chinese culture. To sum up, Journey to the West, as a classic literary work, had a unique charm in terms of plot, character image, literary style, and historical significance. It had become one of the four great masterpieces.
Why was Journey to the West promoted to the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West was mentioned as one of the Four Great Classics was because it was a very famous novel in the history of Chinese literature. This novel tells the story of Tang Sanzang and his disciples going to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, depicting a journey full of fantasy and adventure. The Journey to the West played a very important role in the history of Chinese literature. It was not only welcomed by readers, but also widely praised and studied. Its plot was attractive, the characters were full, the language was beautiful, and it had high artistic and cultural value. In addition, Journey to the West also involved many problems in ancient Chinese society, such as politics, religion, morality, human nature and so on. These problems had a profound impact on Chinese cultural traditions. Therefore, Journey to the West is not only a novel full of fantasy and adventure, but also a work that reflects the ancient Chinese culture and social style. It is considered a part of the treasure house of Chinese literature.
Why is Journey to the West called the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West was called the Four Great Masterpieces was because of its prominent position and influence in the history of Chinese literature. It was hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels. The following are some specific reasons: Journey to the West is one of the most popular and popular novels in ancient China. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West"), who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. This story spread widely and deeply influenced the development and evolution of Chinese culture. The Journey to the West depicted a rich variety of characters and plots, including many unique characters and plots. Its story was full of thrills, adventures and fantasy elements, showing many elements of traditional Chinese culture such as Taoism, Buddhism, myths and legends, martial arts and so on. The influence of Journey to the West on Chinese culture was also very profound. It was widely interpreted and studied, becoming an important part of Chinese culture. It depicted a fantasy world full of vitality, showed the complexity and variety of human nature, and became an important thought experiment and literary model in the history of Chinese literature. Journey to the West is also known as a classic in the history of Chinese literature. Together with other literary works such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it has become one of the four great masterpieces in the history of Chinese literature. These works all expressed different cultural topics and values, which had a profound impact on the development and evolution of Chinese culture.
Why is Journey to the West called the Four Great Masterpieces?
Journey to the West is known as the Four Great Masterpieces because it has an important position in the history of Chinese literature and is regarded as one of the classics of Chinese literature. The Journey to the West tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West"), who went to the Western Heaven to obtain Buddhist scriptures after 81 difficulties. The story is rich in history, philosophy and moral meaning and is considered an important part of Chinese culture. The reason why Journey to the West was called the Four Great Classics was because it had an important position in the following four aspects: 1. Literature value: Journey to the West is one of the representative works of ancient Chinese literature. Its narrative techniques, language style, and character images all have extremely high artistic value. 2. Historical value: Journey to the West contains a wealth of historical information and biographies, which is of great historical value to the study of ancient Chinese society, politics, culture and other aspects. 3. Philosophic value: Journey to the West contains many profound philosophical meanings, such as "human nature","good and evil","morality", etc., which have a profound impact on the readers 'thoughts and emotions. 4. Cultural value: Journey to the West has a high cultural value not only in China but also in the world. It became one of the symbols of Chinese culture and one of the classics of world literature.
Why was Journey to the West chosen as one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
Journey to the West was chosen as one of the four great masterpieces because it was a classic novel with a strong cultural background and profound historical value. It not only occupied an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also had an important impact on world literature. The Journey to the West described the journey of the four main characters, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang, to the Western Heaven to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Through rich imagination and vivid descriptions, the novel presents the myths, legends, philosophy and moral concepts of traditional Chinese culture, such as Taoism, Confucian morality, Buddhist doctrines, etc. In addition, Journey to the West also incorporated rich folk legends and opera elements to make it more interesting and readable. The Journey to the West had a high artistic and historical value in literature. The story is full of twists and turns, the characters are full, the language is beautiful, and it is a classic in the history of Chinese literature. At the same time, Journey to the West also had a high literary, historical, philosophical and sociological value, which had a profound impact on the inheritance and development of Chinese culture. Therefore, as one of the four great masterpieces of Chinese literature, Journey to the West not only affirmed its artistic value, but also its historical, cultural and literary value.
Why is Journey to the West listed as one of the Four Great Masterpieces?
The reason why Journey to the West was classified as one of the four great masterpieces was because it had a very high status and influence in the history of Chinese literature. It was a classic in the history of Chinese literature. Here are some reasons: The story is wonderful: Journey to the West tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sha protecting Tang Sanzang's adventures in the West. The story is full of dramatic and suspense, and it is one of the most famous narrative subjects in Chinese literature. 2. Full-bodied characters: In Journey to the West, there are many characters with distinct personalities and full images, such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, Tang Sanzang, etc. These characters have their own characteristics and show many virtues and values in Chinese traditional culture. 3. High literary value: Journey to the West reflects the politics, economy, culture and other aspects of ancient Chinese society with its unique narrative method, rich literary techniques and profound ideology. It has high literary value and historical significance. 4. A wide range of influence: Journey to the West was widely welcomed and influenced not only in China but also around the world. It had been translated into many languages and adapted into movies, TV series, anime and other forms, which were loved by readers all over the world. Therefore, as a classic in the history of Chinese literature, Journey to the West had an irreplaceable status and influence. It was an appropriate evaluation for it to be ranked as one of the four great masterpieces.