The reasons why novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are widely circulated are the following: A. Prosperous town with developed industry and commerce The main reasons why novels of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were so popular were as follows: For a long time, novels had been the main form of literature in ancient China, and novels of Ming and Qing Dynasties were the best among them. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, China's society, economy, culture and other aspects had achieved great development. The towns were prosperous, the commodity economy developed, and the social class division intensified. All these provided good conditions for the spread of novels. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many famous literati and writers were engaged in novel creation, such as Cao Xueqin, Shi Naian, Luo Guanzhong, Wu Chengen, etc. These novelists created a large number of novels, which became the main source of novels in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The advancement of printing technology allowed novels to be spread in a wider range of forms, such as manuscripts, printed copies, lead copies, etc. These printing forms made it easier for novels to spread to all parts of the world.