Sure, 'novel' is a noun. For example, you can say 'I'm reading a novel.' Here, 'novel' is the object of the verb 'read' and it clearly functions as a noun.
The term 'Danmei' usually refers to a type of literature originating from Japan, also known as fujoshi literature, which mainly describes love stories between men. This genre usually emphasized friendship, trust, and loyalty rather than pure love. The audience of the literature was mainly women, and some works had been translated into other languages.
In most cases, 'novel' is not a proper noun. It's a general term used to describe a genre or a kind of writing. However, if it's part of a specific title like 'The Great Gatsby Novel', then it becomes part of a proper noun.
Yes, 'historical fiction' is a noun. It refers to a genre of literature or other forms of storytelling that combines fictional elements with historical settings or events.
The "Yanhuaben" was a form of ancient Chinese literature, also known as "Yanhuaben novels","Yanhuaben collections","Yanhuaben novels sequels", etc. It was a traditional genre of ancient Chinese novels. It was a story presented in oral form, usually expressed by the author according to his own imagination and conception through oral form.
The story of a "story-telling book" was usually composed of many short stories. Each story was told in different languages and tones. It had distinct oral characteristics and usually contained some myths, legends, historical stories, folklore and other elements. Because this novel was originally spread in oral form, its language and tone are very vivid and infectious, able to attract the attention of readers.
In modern Chinese, the "story script" was also known as "onomatopoeic novel" or "story script". It was a short story presented in oral form, often with myths and legends, folk stories, historical events, etc. as the theme. The language was vivid, the plot was twisted, and it had distinctive oral characteristics and a sense of humor.