Why did the Chinese accept Western fantasy, but the Westerners did not accept Chinese fantasy?

Answer 1

There were several reasons why the Chinese accepted Western fantasy but the Westerners did not accept Chinese fantasy.

1. Cultural differences: Western culture focuses more on logic and science, while Chinese culture focuses more on perception and emotion, interpersonal relationships and human nature. Therefore, Western fantasy novels tended to pay more attention to the character's personality, logic, and combat skills, while Chinese fantasy novels paid more attention to emotions, interpersonal relationships, plot development, and emotional expression.

2. Choice of subject matter: Western fantasy novels usually focus on exploring the unknown world and solving problems with magic, adventure, and fantasy as the theme. On the other hand, Chinese fantasy novels usually focused on cultivation, fantasy, and martial arts, focusing on personal cultivation and interpersonal relationships. They often involved supernatural elements and mysterious existences. Therefore, Western fantasy novels were more open and diverse in terms of subject matter selection, while Chinese fantasy novels paid more attention to traditional fantasy elements and plot settings.

3. Target audience: Chinese fantasy novels have a relatively narrow audience, mainly targeting teenagers and young readers, while Western fantasy novels are more widely available to attract readers of different ages. Therefore, Western fantasy novels were more competitive and had more market potential.

It should be pointed out that the cultural and literary systems of China and the United States are very complex and diverse, which cannot be simply attributed to the above reasons. At the same time, any kind of cultural work needs to adapt to different reader groups and market needs. Under different cultural backgrounds, different art forms and expressions will receive different evaluations and acceptance.