The Ming Dynasty's Song Dynasty novels, also known as Song Dynasty novels, were a type of ancient Chinese novels that were mainly popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was based on the Song Dynasty and used the literary style and ideas of the Song Dynasty to write. It mainly described the city life, social customs and characters of the Song Dynasty, emphasizing human nature, human feelings and interpersonal relationships. One of the characteristics of the Ming Dynasty's Song Dynasty novels was that they paid attention to the development of the plot. They often showed the story through the dialogue and actions between the characters rather than narrating it from a single perspective. In addition, it also had a rich description of the characters and personalities, showing the fullness and detail of the Song Dynasty characters. The novels of the Ming Dynasty that imitated the people of Song Dynasty occupied an important position in the ancient Chinese novels, which had a profound influence on the literary creation of later generations.
The book in Material 2 referred to the Ming Dynasty scientist Joseph Needham's book, History of Chinese Science and Technology.
" Those Things in the Ming Dynasty " was a historical novel that used the Ming Dynasty as the background to describe the historical events and characters of various periods of the Ming Dynasty. It also used vivid images and humorous language styles to display the social, political, and cultural knowledge of the Ming Dynasty. The novel was deeply loved by readers and was hailed as one of the representative works of Chinese online novels.
The word 'eliminate violence and appease good' referred to the zodiac sign of the snake.
The 'bustling' was referring to the zodiac monkeys. The first document mentioned the word lively and bustling, explaining that it was a grand scene with a lively atmosphere. The source was Cao Xueqin's Dream of the Red Chamber. Although other documents also mentioned the word lively, they did not clearly point out the meaning related to the zodiac. Therefore, according to the information provided, the 'lively' was referring to the zodiac monkeys.
SP novels usually referred to urban emotions, fantasy magic, science fiction, and the future. They often contained rich interpersonal relationships, love stories, technological elements, and other twists and turns. The readers could feel a strong emotional resonance and stimulation from them. SP novels were also an important part of online literature and were deeply loved by young readers.
Full Hall referred to the zodiac rats. Zodiac rats were considered to be animals with many children and grandchildren because the reproductive ability of rats was very strong. A female rat could produce thousands of offspring. Therefore, a full house was usually used to describe the prosperity of a family and the prosperity of its population.
Rebirth from the dead referred to the snake. In the Chinese zodiac legend, the zodiac symbolized by rebirth was the snake. Snakes were thought to possess calmness, intelligence, and the ability to regenerate.
Blazing Flame referred to the Flamingo. Flamingos were a type of bird from the family Flamingo. They were 1-2 meters long, and most of their feathers ranged from pink to dark red. Their beaks and feet were usually bright red or yellow. The name of the flamingo originated from the latin language, meaning "flame".
The Four Great Qi Books of the Ming Dynasty referred to the four classic novels, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. These four works were regarded as literary masterpieces in the Ming Dynasty, and they had a profound influence on the development of Chinese literature. They had a high literary status and influence not only in China but also in the world.
The " legend " of the Tang Dynasty referred to a literary genre, also known as " legendary novels "," long chapter novels ", or " legendary novel collections ". This style was featured by twists and turns in the plot, deep character portrayals, and strong storytelling. It often fabricated some legendary stories based on historical events and historical figures. The legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty were mainly popular among the people, but there were some official documents that included these novels, such as "Mirror Flower Fate" and "Song of Everlasting Sorrow".