Why did martial arts novels decline? Was it because of the fantasy novel?

Remember the limitations of the work itself? There were many reasons for the decline of martial arts novels, and the change of times might be an important factor. With the change of times, people's aesthetic concepts, reading habits and entertainment methods are also constantly changing. In these aspects, martial arts novels have gradually lost their market compared to the literary works of the New Culture Movement. Wuxia novels also have their own limitations, such as its plot is more complicated, requiring a lot of description and portraying, which puts high demands on the author's writing style and imagination. These requirements limit its creative space to a certain extent. In addition, wuxia novels usually involved violence and gore, which did not conform to the values and aesthetic standards of modern society. However, the status of martial arts novels in the field of literature still exists. Many readers are still interested in martial arts novels. Therefore, the decline of martial arts novels did not mean that they had died out, but that they needed to constantly adapt to the changes of the times and the needs of readers to appear with a new look.

Wuxia novels used to be a literary genre full of charm and vitality, but with the change of times and the change of readers 'tastes, they gradually lost the favor of the market and readers. The following are some of the reasons that may have led to the decline of martial arts novels: 1. lack of innovation: Wuxia novels are often based on traditional Wuxia elements and add some mysterious and fantasy elements. However, these elements are too repetitive and lack freshness, making it difficult to attract new readers. 2. Restrictions on the subject matter: The subject matter of martial arts novels is usually limited and difficult to expand and deepen. It is also difficult to meet the diverse and personal reading needs of modern readers. 3. Insufficient commercial operation: Wuxia novels are usually regarded as a kind of "free literature". Without sufficient commercial operation, it is difficult to obtain sufficient profits and popularity, resulting in the decline of literary quality. 4. Lacking cultural value: Wuxia novels have limited cultural significance, and it is difficult to compare with other literary types. It is also difficult to meet the needs of modern cultural multiculturalism and opening. 5. Social changes: With the changes of the times, people's values and reading needs are also constantly changing. Wuxia novels are difficult to keep up with the pace of the times, and it is difficult to maintain the interest and loyalty of readers. The decline of martial arts novels was the result of a combination of factors, including the shortcomings of literature itself, the changes in the market and readers 'tastes, and the changes in society and culture.

The decline of martial arts in Jin Yong's martial arts novels was usually due to the following reasons: 1. Progress in technology: In Jin Yong's novels, many martial arts were based on magic or mysterious technology. With the development of science and technology, these magic or mysterious technologies gradually became ordinary and no longer mysterious, and martial arts gradually declined. 2. Competition in Jianghu: In Jin Yong's novels, Jianghu was a place full of competition. All kinds of sects, gangs, and Jianghu heroes were fighting for resources and status. If the martial arts of a sect or sect gradually declined, they might be eliminated and be surpassed by other sects or sects, and their martial arts would also gradually decline. 3. The growth of the protagonist: In Jin Yong's novels, the protagonist usually has a unique growth experience and skills. These skills and experiences can help the protagonist gradually improve his martial arts level. As the protagonist gradually grew up, his martial arts level would also gradually improve, leading his team and sect to gradually become stronger. If the martial arts of a sect or sect gradually declined, the protagonist might choose to learn new martial arts or use the martial arts of other sects or sects, causing the martial arts of the entire sect or sect to gradually decline. 4. Enemies 'Enhancement: The enemies in Jin Yong's novels usually have unique martial arts and skills. These enemies' martial arts and skills may be more powerful than the martial arts of sects or gangs. When the enemy's strength gradually increased, the martial arts of the sect or gang would also gradually decline. Instead of spending time and energy to cultivate and improve martial arts, it was better to train and improve one's own strength to deal with stronger enemies.

The martial arts in Jin Yong's wuxia novels usually declined over time because many martial arts were based on the traditional techniques and philosophical ideas in ancient wuxia novels, which may have changed in different historical backgrounds. In Jin Yong's novels, many martial arts relied on high-intensity training and continuous practice. During these training and practice, they might encounter various restrictions and challenges, making it difficult to continuously improve their martial arts. In addition, with the change of times and society, people's values and aesthetics would also change, resulting in people's understanding of martial arts being different. Therefore, the way and method of practicing martial arts would also change, leading to the decline of martial arts. The martial arts in Jin Yong's novels could also be affected by external factors such as political turmoil, economic decline, the outbreak of war, and so on. These factors could lead to increased competition in the martial arts world and lead to the decline of martial arts. There were many reasons for the gradual decline of martial arts in Jin Yong's novels, including the comprehensive influence of historical, social, human thinking and other factors.

Wuxia novels used to be very popular, but in recent years, they have gradually declined for many reasons. The audience for martial arts novels was gradually shrinking. With the change of times, people's values and aesthetics are constantly changing. The traditional culture and historical value contained in martial arts novels no longer meet the needs of modern readers. The writing style and structure of wuxia novels were outdated. Wuxia novels were usually based on the traditional wuxia background, depicting the protagonist's growth experience and battle process to show the grudges and heroism of the martial arts world. However, this kind of creative mode and structure could no longer meet the needs of modern readers. They preferred stories that were more contemporary, technological, and diverse. There were also problems with the commercial operation of martial arts novels. Many wuxia novels were created and published for commercial purposes, ignoring the artistic value of the novel itself. Moreover, the commercial operation of many martial arts novels was too eager for quick success, resulting in the decline of the quality of the novel, making it difficult to maintain the interest of readers. The literary nature of martial arts novels gradually became more prominent. Although martial arts novels played an important role in traditional culture, with the change of times, martial arts novels gradually returned to their literary nature and paid more attention to character creation, plot construction and theme discussion. This literary nature gradually gained the recognition and appreciation of readers, and martial arts novels gradually regained their importance.

Fantasy novels and martial arts novels had one thing in common, which was that they usually depicted a world full of magic, myths, and legends. However, the audience and market size of fantasy novels and martial arts novels were very different. Wuxia novels were usually regarded as a traditional form of literature, mainly targeted at older and more educated people. Wuxia novels were not as popular as fantasy novels due to their appeal and the relatively small market size. In contrast, fantasy novels had a wider audience, including young people, middle-aged people, old people, and people of all ages. Fantasy novels usually depicted a world full of imagination and mystery, and the plot was more complicated and entertaining. Therefore, the market for fantasy novels was larger. Although fantasy novels and martial arts novels have different topics and audiences, they have similarities in literary form and creative direction. Therefore, we can't say that the current fantasy novels have reached the decline period, but they are still a popular literary form with a wide audience and huge market potential.

The decline of Wuxia novels is a complicated problem because the development and evolution of Wuxia literature has gone through many different stages and changes. However, generally speaking, the influence of martial arts novels in today's society has gradually weakened, mainly because many readers 'interest in this kind of literature has changed. In the past few years, the readers of martial arts novels have gradually turned to other types of books such as science fiction, fantasy, and romance. These types of literary works were more stimulating and imaginative, and could better meet the consumer needs of readers. In addition, with the development of network technology, the way people obtain information and entertainment is also constantly changing. The theme and plot embodied in martial arts novels no longer meet the interests and needs of modern readers. Even so, as a classic in the history of Chinese literature, martial arts novels still had a deep cultural background and influence. Many wuxia works have become classic literary works, which have a profound impact on the development of Chinese literature and culture. In addition, many Wuxia players hoped to bring new experiences and feelings to their readers. The decline of martial arts novels did not mean its demise, but it represented the development and evolution of a literary genre in a specific historical period. Although the influence of Wuxia novels has weakened due to the change of readers, Wuxia literature, one of the important cultural heritages in the history of Chinese literature, still has broad prospects for development.

Wuxia novels used to be a popular genre of literature, but with the change of times and the change of readers 'aesthetics, it gradually declined. Some of the reasons included: 1. technological advancement: wuxia novels usually need to describe some high-tech equipment and martial arts, which are no longer popular in modern society. With the development of science and technology, people paid more attention to the feasibility and rationality of the story, and the exaggerated descriptions in martial arts novels gradually lost their appeal. 2. The change of readers 'aesthetics: In the 1980s and 1990s, readers began to pay more attention to the complexity of the plot and the development of the characters. The simple plots and single characters in martial arts novels gradually could not meet the needs of these readers. 3. The limitation of writing style: The writing style of martial arts novels is usually gorgeous and romantic, but such a style is often difficult to adapt to the tastes of modern readers. In addition, some plots and character settings that often appeared in martial arts novels, such as martial arts secret manuals, sects, and Jianghu loyalty, were no longer of universal significance in modern society. For the above reasons, the wuxia novels gradually declined and more complex literary types such as Xianxia fantasy novels gradually replaced its position.

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As one of the traditional Chinese literary genre, wuxia movies were once popular, but in recent years, they seem to have fallen into some kind of predicament. Although there were still some excellent martial arts movies, they did not seem to have made much progress compared to the classic works of the past. However, as a cultural phenomenon, wuxia movies have existed for a very long time and have a wide influence in Chinese society. Although its current situation was a little awkward, it did not mean that it had declined. On the contrary, as a unique art form, martial arts movies still had a vast space for development, waiting for new creativity and breakthroughs.