Traditional literature had stood the test of time and had cultural value, but why was it not as popular as modern online literature?

Traditional literature and online literature were different in terms of making money because of their different business models and audiences. Traditional literature usually made money through publishing, printing, and distribution channels, while online literature made money through online reading platforms and digital distribution channels. Because online literature had a wider audience and reading behavior was more dispersed, online platforms usually gave more traffic rewards, advertising sponsorships, and other preferential policies to attract readers to participate and continue reading. In contrast, the audience of traditional literature was relatively more concentrated, so online platforms might be more inclined to invest more advertising budget and energy to attract the attention of traditional literature readers. The creation and distribution of traditional literature usually required a higher level of literary attainment and a more professional editing and publishing process. Therefore, the production cost was higher and the payback period was longer. In contrast, the creation and distribution of online literature was usually simpler, with lower costs and shorter return periods. Combining the above factors, the main differences between traditional literature and online literature in terms of making money were as follows: traditional literature needed to earn profits through physical channels, and the audience was more dispersed. Online platforms might give more traffic rewards and preferential policies; online literature had a wider audience, lower creation and distribution costs, and a shorter return period.

As a new literary form, network literature has different characteristics from traditional literature. Its meaning and value are closely related to the social environment and cultural background. The significance of online literature was mainly reflected in its literary theme and storyline. Different from traditional literature, the theme and storyline of online literature were often closer to the hot topics of contemporary society and the life experiences of young people, such as love, friendship, family, social reality, etc. These topics and plots not only reflect the current situation and problems of contemporary society, but also reflect the thoughts and emotional needs of young people to a certain extent. Therefore, the significance of online literature is more concerned with the psychological and emotional state of young people. The value of online literature was mainly reflected in its literary quality and literary value. Unlike traditional literature, the value of online literature was more reflected in its literary quality and literary value. As a new form of literature, the value of online literature is often incomparable to traditional literature works, such as its plot design, character image, language expression and so on. At the same time, as a form of digital literature, the literary value of online literature can also be widely recognized and accepted through digital transmission and sharing. Therefore, the value of online literature is more closely related to its literary quality and literary value. The significance and value of online literature were closely related to its social environment and cultural background. As a new literary form, online literature needs to constantly adapt to the changes in social environment and cultural background. At the same time, it also needs to constantly improve its literary quality and literary value in order to better carry its meaning and value.

Modern Chinese literature was the pioneer of modern Chinese literature and also an important stage in the history of Chinese literature. During this period, Chinese literature experienced many changes and developments, producing a large number of excellent literary works. Some of these works not only achieved high achievements in pure literature, but also had high cultural and historical value. The works of modern Chinese literature reflected the political, economic, and cultural situations of the society at that time, reflected the pain and resistance of the Chinese people, and reflected the Chinese people's pursuit of freedom, democracy, human rights, and other basic values. These works were of great significance for understanding modern Chinese history and culture. The works of modern Chinese literature also had unique cultural characteristics and values. For example, some works reflected the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, while some works proposed some new cultural ideas and values such as "humanism" and "democratic ideas". These works were of great significance in promoting the development and inheritance of Chinese culture. Finally, the works of modern Chinese literature also had certain artistic characteristics such as language, structure, style, etc. These works achieved great literary achievements and played an important role in promoting the development and prosperity of modern Chinese literature. To sum up, the cultural and historical value of modern Chinese literature far exceeds its own pure literary value, so we should pay more attention to the study and appreciation of modern Chinese literature.

Popular literature usually referred to novels that were easy to understand, close to the public's life, and described the real society. The readers were usually the general readership rather than professional readers. The value of popular literature was mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Entertainment value: The main purpose of popular literature is to entertain the readers. The content is usually about comedy, love, adventure, etc. It can satisfy the readers 'entertainment needs and let the readers enjoy a happy time in reading. 2. Thought value: popular literature can also have a certain amount of thought value. Its content usually reflects the readers 'thoughts and feelings about social reality, life philosophy, emotions, and other aspects. The value of this kind of thought may not be more positive than professional literature, but it can also inspire the readers to think and improve the readers 'thinking level. 3. Cultural value: popular literature is also an important part of culture. Its content reflects the cultural style and historical background of the society and can provide readers with a certain degree of cultural accomplishment. 4. Entertainment value: The main purpose of popular literature is entertainment. Its content is usually light, humorous and funny. It can satisfy the entertainment needs of readers and provide readers with a relaxed way of entertainment. The value of popular literature lies in its ability to provide readers with entertainment, ideas, culture, entertainment, and other values to meet the different needs of readers and provide readers with a rich reading experience.

Online literature referred to literary works that were spread through the Internet platform, including but not limited to novels, essays, poems, and so on. Because online literature was not limited by time and region, works could be spread anytime and anywhere through the Internet platform, so its audience range was wide. The value of online literature was mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Literature value: As a new literary form, online literature has the same literary value as traditional literature. It could express emotions and thoughts through words, allowing readers to feel the charm of literature. 2. Entertainment value: Online literature allows readers to enjoy reading, especially those popular novels and online novels, which have extremely high entertainment value. 3. Social value: Online literature can allow readers to establish connections with authors and readers through social platforms and other channels to form social groups. This social value could help readers expand their social circle and enhance their social skills. 4. Commercial value: With the vigorous development of online literature, online literature also has a certain commercial value. Some literary websites, IP adaptation, etc. were all the commercial value of online literature. As a new literary form, online literature has unique literary value, entertainment value and social value. It can bring readers a rich reading experience and social experience.

The concept of modern Chinese literature has changed a lot compared to traditional literature. In the early 20th century, modern Chinese literature began to accept the influence of western modernist literature, including expressionism, symbolism, structuralism and post-modernism. These thoughts had a profound impact on the narration, structure, language and other aspects of modern Chinese literature. 2. emphasize on the concept of human-nature: modern Chinese literature began to emphasize the concept of human-nature in the middle of the 20th century, especially in the description of urban life, social class and interpersonal relationships. 3. Focus on criticizing reality: Modern Chinese literature began to focus on criticizing reality in the second half of the 20th century, describing various problems in Chinese society such as environmental pollution, political corruption, economic backwardness, etc. 4. Pay attention to the social function of literature: Modern Chinese literature began to pay attention to the social function of literature, emphasizing that literature should serve the society. At the same time, the trend of thought that literature should serve the people began to appear. 5. Pay attention to the pluralistic nature of literature: In the second half of the 20th century, modern Chinese literature began to pay attention to the pluralistic nature of literature, describing the interpersonal relationships and cultural exchanges between different cultures, different social classes and different regions. These changes reflected the variety and innovation of modern Chinese literature in the aspects of thought, narration, language and style. At the same time, it also reflected that modern Chinese literature gradually developed its own unique style and ideology on the basis of absorbing and drawing lessons from the western literary tradition.

Online popular literature and traditional popular literature had certain connections and differences. Online popular literature referred to the literary works that were spread, sold, and read through the Internet platform. They were usually easy to understand, had strong stories, and had a wide range of topics. They were spread through social media, chat applications, and other channels through online culture. The rise of online popular literature is related to the popularity of the Internet and the increase in people's access to information. It is not only influenced by traditional popular literature, but also integrated with new cultural elements and creative forms. Compared with traditional popular literature, online popular literature had the following characteristics: 1. Diverse communication channels: The communication channels of online popular literature, including social media, chat applications, browser, e-books, etc., can reach a wider range of readers. 2. Strong interaction: Online popular literature usually has interaction. The readers can comment, like, share, and so on in the comment area, Weibo, Weixin Official Accounts, and other platforms to better meet the needs and feedback of the readers. 3. Multi-media forms: Online popular literature can use a variety of multi-media forms such as novels, comics, animations, games, etc. to present works in a more diverse manner. 4. Diverse content: The content of online popular literature covers a variety of topics such as love, science fiction, history, fantasy, reality, etc. It is more in line with the diverse needs of readers. 5. Originality and novelty: Online popular literature focuses on creativity and innovation, often adopting new forms and elements such as online catchphrases and memes, which are closer to the reading habits and entertainment needs of modern readers. Online popular literature and traditional popular literature are different in terms of subject matter, form, and content, but they both aim to meet the needs of readers and the effect of communication. The rise of online popular literature also reflected the modern readers 'demand for cultural variety and diverse ways of obtaining information.

Both traditional literature and online literature were forms of literature. They could both promote the development of literature. However, traditional literature could promote the development of literature more than online literature in the following aspects: 1. Traditional literature has higher artistic value and aesthetic value. Traditional literature often used words as a medium to convey profound cultural implications and values through the author's thoughts and emotions. These works had higher artistic value and aesthetic value, allowing people to understand and feel the charm of literature more deeply. 2. The contribution of traditional literature to literary tradition. Traditional literature played an important role in the development and inheritance of literary tradition. It could not only promote the emergence of new literary forms and literary schools, but also protect and carry forward the existing literary traditions, so that people could better understand and understand the history and evolution of literature. 3. Traditional literature has a wider audience and social influence. Traditional literature often had a wider audience, including readers, critics, scholars, and so on. These audiences could have a deeper understanding and evaluation of literary works. At the same time, they could also influence and radiate literary works, promoting the communication and interaction between literature and society. To sum up, traditional literature was better at promoting the development of literature in terms of art, aesthetics, literary tradition, and audience than online literature.

Online novels were very popular in foreign countries, especially in developed countries such as Japan, Korea, and the United States. People in these areas generally had a strong interest in online literature. Many online literature works had been translated into many languages and received widespread attention around the world. Some web novels that had received extremely high reviews in foreign countries, such as Battle Through the Heavens and The Selection of the Heavens, were warmly welcomed and sought after by readers. In addition, some online novels were also adapted into movies and TV series, which were popular with foreign audiences. Although online literature has been widely welcomed in foreign countries, there are still some differences between it and traditional literature. Traditional literature was usually written by people with higher literary value and social significance, while online literature focused more on the entertainment and fast reading experience of readers. Therefore, although online literature had received widespread attention and pursuit in foreign countries, there was still a certain gap between it and traditional literature.

Online literature and traditional literature were very different in terms of creation, distribution, and communication, so they were subject to different restrictions to a certain extent. The creation of online literature was usually carried out through the Internet platform, such as online novels, online essays, etc. Therefore, the number of creators was relatively small and the creation speed was relatively fast. In addition, the creation of online literature was usually more free and not limited by traditional literary norms and award systems, which also led to the uneven quality of online literature to a certain extent. The distribution and spread of online literature was mainly carried out through the network platform, which made the distribution and spread of online literature vulnerable to copyright protection and other issues. Online literature had a wide range of audiences, but there were also problems such as the quality of the audience was not high, and the audience's behavior was not standardized. This might also affect the development of online literature to a certain extent. The creation and distribution of traditional literature were usually more restricted. For example, the creation of traditional literature needed to be approved by the publishing house and the involvement of editors. The distribution and transmission of traditional literature were also affected by physical institutions such as the publishing house. In addition, the audience of traditional literature was relatively concentrated, which also limited the spread of traditional literature and the scope of its audience to a certain extent. In summary, there were differences between online literature and traditional literature in terms of creation, distribution, and communication, so they were restricted to a certain extent. These restrictions may have affected the development of online literature to a certain extent, but at the same time, it also provided more room for development for online literature.