One characteristic is their diversity. There are various genres in popular modern Chinese novels, such as historical novels, science - fiction novels, and family - saga novels. They can appeal to different groups of readers. Moreover, many modern Chinese novels are not only about entertainment but also carry some educational or thought - provoking values. For instance, some novels may make readers think about environmental protection or the importance of family values through the story.
The symbol of the modern Chinese popular novels was that after entering the 20th century, they gradually began to show different narrative methods and aesthetic styles from the traditional novels. In the 1950s, a batch of modern popular novels appeared in China, such as "The Dream of Red Chamber","Flower Moon Mark","Peony Pavilion", etc. They explored modern topics such as human nature, love, marriage, family, etc. based on modern consciousness and aesthetic concepts. They used more vernacular and oral narrative language, paying more attention to the description of characters and the twists and turns of the plot, presenting a new literary form.
In the 1980s, modern Chinese popular novels began to flourish, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, etc. These works not only borrowed the narrative methods and aesthetic concepts of foreign literature, but also integrated more Chinese cultural elements such as myths and legends, folk stories, historical events, etc., making the works more approachable and attractive.
After entering the 21st century, modern Chinese popular novels paid more attention to innovation and constantly explored new narrative methods and aesthetic styles, such as network literature, science fiction, suspense novels, etc., showing a pluralistic development trend. At the same time, these works also began to pay attention to social reality and people's lives, exploring human nature, emotions, family, society and other topics, paying more attention to humane care and the depth of human nature.
Modern and contemporary Chinese literature includes many different literary schools and types of works, some of which include popular novels.
Popular novels usually describe real life and people's daily lives in order to attract the attention and entertainment of the readers. They usually have simple language and plots, as well as a lot of humor and exaggeration. These novels were usually presented in the form of stories, poems, essays, etc. Some of them might even incorporate some cultural elements.
The creation of popular novels in China could be traced back to ancient times, such as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio and Dream of the Red Chamber. In modern popular novels, it was widely used and developed, such as classic masterpieces such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
In addition to traditional popular novels, there were also some new popular novels such as White Night Journey, Startling Step by Step, and Ordinary World, which were widely welcomed by readers.
One popular author is唐家三少 (Tang Jia San Shao). His works are known for their rich fantasy worlds and engaging storylines. Another is天蚕土豆 (Tian Can Tu Dou), who has created many well - loved novels in the fantasy genre.
Sure. 'To Live' by Yu Hua is very popular. It tells the tragic yet tenacious life story of Fugui, showing the hardships and resilience of the Chinese people in a certain historical period. Another one is 'Wolf Totem' which explores the relationship between humans and wolves on the grasslands and also reflects on some cultural aspects.
The history of Chinese contemporary popular novels refers to a summary and induction of the development of Chinese contemporary popular novels, generally including the creation and reading of novels from the 1950s to the early 21st century, as well as the impact of these novels on society, politics, culture and other aspects.
Among the contemporary Chinese popular novels, the classical novels represented by Dream of the Red Chamber have received unprecedented attention, but at the same time, batches of new popular novels are also emerging. These works often depicted a variety of characters with modern cities as the background, telling various life stories and life experiences. These works often emphasized the twists and turns of the plot and the suspense of the story, but also emphasized the magnificence of the writing and the humor of the language.
The development of contemporary Chinese popular novels is influenced by various factors, including cultural policies, economic development, social changes, etc. At the same time, as a cultural product, popular novels were widely welcomed and paid attention to by people. Some of these novels became classics and had an important impact on contemporary Chinese literature and the cultural industry.
Modern Chinese novels can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century. With the advancement of China's modern process, literature has gradually become a part of social culture.
In the first half of the 20th century, a group of important modern Chinese novels appeared, such as Lu Xun, Lao She, Ba Jin, Mao Dun, etc. Their works reflected the social, political, economic, and cultural reality of the time and explored topics such as human nature, society, and history.
In the second half of the 20th century, the development of modern Chinese novels entered a new stage. The representatives of this period, Yu Hua, Su Tong, Jia Pingao, etc. Their works have a variety of styles and involve a wide range of subjects such as social reality, human nature, history, culture, etc. They pay more attention to the lives and emotions of contemporary people.
In recent years, the creation of modern Chinese novels had also made great progress. Some excellent works, such as One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Three-Body Problem, were highly praised by readers at home and abroad. At the same time, some novels from the New Era, such as To Live and Xu Sanguan Selling Blood, were also classic works of modern Chinese novels.
Another one is 'Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation'. It features deep character development and an engaging story set in a fantasy world full of mystery and magic. The relationship between the two main male characters is very touching.
The history of modern Chinese popular literature was as follows:
1 Dream of the Red Chamber
2 Journey to the West
Water margin
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
5 The Scholars
6 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Legend of the White Snake
8 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Jin Ping Mei
10 " Flowers in the Mirror "
11. The Scholars, Chapter 1
12 The Scholars, Chapter 2
13. The Scholars, Chapter Three
14. The Scholars, Volume Four
15. The Scholars, Chapter Five
16. The Scholars, Chapter Six
17. The Scholars, Chapter Seven
18 The Scholars, Chapter Eight
19 The Scholars, Chapter 9
20 The Scholars, Chapter 10
21 The Scholars, Chapter 11
22 The Scholars, Chapter 12
23 The Scholars, Chapter 13
24 The Scholars, Chapter 14
25 The Scholars, Chapter 15
26 The Scholars, Chapter 16
27 The Scholars, Chapter 17
28 The Scholars, Chapter 18
29 The Scholars, Chapter 19
The Scholars, Chapter 20
The Scholars, Chapter 21
32 The Scholars, Chapter 22
33 The Scholars, Chapter 23
The Scholars, Chapter 24
The Scholars, Chapter 25
36 The Scholars, Chapter 26
37 The Scholars, Chapter 27
38 The Scholars, Chapter 28
39 The Scholars, Chapter 29
40 The Scholars, Chapter 40
41 The Scholars, Chapter 41
42 The Scholars, Chapter 42
43 The Scholars, Chapter 43
44 The Scholars, Chapter 44
45 The Scholars, Chapter 45
46 The Scholars, Chapter 46
47 The Scholars, Chapter 47
48 The Scholars, Chapter 48
49 The Scholars, Chapter 49
The Scholars, Chapter 50
An example of a modern Chinese Shanghai-themed novel is as follows:
Reborn in Shanghai
The protagonist, Lu Yun, was an ordinary soldier who accidentally transmigrated to Shanghai, China in the early 20th century while on a mission. In this time and space, Shanghai had become China's political, economic, and cultural center. Lu Yun needed to survive in this unfamiliar environment and find his own way out.
Lu Yun met several people from different places. Each of them had their own stories and goals. Together, they formed a small group and embarked on a thrilling and unpredictable journey in the streets and alleys of Shanghai, in teahouses and restaurants. In this process, Lu Yun gradually learned about Shanghai's history, culture, and political background, and found that he had a special mission and responsibility in this time and space.
Through the perspective of Lu Yun and his companions, the novel shows the social changes and human nature exploration of Shanghai in the early 20th century, as well as the complexity and variety of human nature. The plot is full of ups and downs, and the structure is compact. It is a fascinating and thoughtful novel about modern Shanghai.