Introduction to Song and Yuan Vernacular Script

Song and Yuan Dynasty storytelling refers to the ancient and modern Chinese storytelling novels. It is an important part of the treasure house of Chinese literature and one of the most influential literary forms in the history of Chinese literature. The Song and Yuan Huaben originated from the Southern Song Dynasty and was popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its main feature was that it was presented in the form of oral rap, with the rapper as the center to tell the story through rap. Song and Yuan Huaben had a wide range of content and forms, including novels, dramas, essays, legends, supernatural stories, science fiction, etc. The main features of the Song and Yuan Huaben included: 1. Colloquialism: Song and Yuan storytellers mainly use spoken language. The singing style of rappers is very unique. They often use dialect, spoken language and slang to make the story more lively and interesting. 2. Easy to understand: Song and Yuan Huaben presented the story in the form of rap, easy to understand and suitable for the public to read. 3. Rich stories: The stories of the Song and Yuan Dynasties are rich and varied, covering a wide range of history, myths, folklore, novels, operas and other literary works. 4. Rap art: The style of the Song and Yuan narrations is very unique. Rap artists express the content of the story through the way of rap, making it easier for the audience to understand and accept. The Song and Yuan Dynasty's story-telling scripts occupied an important position in the history of Chinese literature. They were known as the treasure of "Rap and Singing Literature" and played an important role in the development and prosperity of Chinese literature.