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The Development of Western Literature

2024-09-11 14:29
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The development of Western literature could be traced back to the ancient Greek period, when many important works such as Homer and Epicurus appeared. During the Renaissance, literature began to be valued, and many great writers such as William shakespeare and Bacon appeared. In the 17th and 18th centuries, literature entered the Enlightenment period, which led to the emergence of many important philosophers such as Voltaire, Dickens, and Baupassant. In the 19th century, literature experienced the romantic period and the realistic period, and many great writers appeared, such as Hugo, Dickens, Maupassant, Tolstoy, etc. In the 20th century, literature experienced two world wars and the Cold War, as well as different schools such as the modern school and the new modern school. Many outstanding people appeared, such as Ernest Ernest, Faulkner, Calvino, Margaret Atwood, etc. Nowadays, literature has become one of the most important art forms in the world of literature. Many great literary works have had an important impact on the development of Western literature.

Journey to the West: Break the entire Western Heaven!

Journey to the West: Break the entire Western Heaven!

“Great Saint, why did you follow that thieving baldy to rob the sacred mountain?” “Ah, it’s a long story. Back then, that thieving baldy grabbed my neck and asked me, ‘Are you coming with me to the Western Heaven, or should I send you to the Western Heaven...’” “What about you, Marshal Tianpeng?” “He said he was afraid of getting hungry on the way to the West, so he brought some dry rations along.” “...” This is a story filled with joy, scheming, and relentless teasing all the way through.
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World Development System

World Development System

While returning home from a boring day of work, a black hole opened up in front of John and sucked him in. Before he was floating in the blackhole, a helmet latched on to him. "Uploading A.I under progress...Activating Survival Kit" A weird robotic sound appeared within the conscious of John and suddenly a white energy enveloped him... After opening his eyes, John noticed he was teleported to a whole new world. A world of magic and he was a user of a system. Arkon, the world John was brought too, was a medieval world which is 10 times bigger than earth. This new world held many new mysteries and this was the beginning of John's adventure. John will dominate and stir the world with his new system. Old technologies begone and use my advanced techys instead! Ha! you want to hold a politic, economical and military war with me? Sorry but my system is too broken for you all to counter.
4.2
347 Chs
Demonic Devourer's Development

Demonic Devourer's Development

The most powerful demon of Hell reduced to a mere slug! Thanks to his unique ability to absorb abilities of the creatures he ate, Voren became the strongest demon in Hell. But just when he was ready to relax and enjoy the luxuries he conquered, gods descended from Heaven to take him down. One against many, Voren fought valiantly, but in the end, he was defeated. Still, the gods couldn’t break his spirit. He lost all his demonic powers, but even all of gods’ efforts couldn’t wipe out Voren’s memories—and his unique ability. As a last attempt to destroy him, gods made Voren reincarnate as one of the lowest creatures there is—a slug. But even that won’t stop Voren from taking his immortality back and getting his revenge. He will reach Heaven… through violence. And enjoy everything the mortal realm can offer on his way there. Warning: contains bloody violence, crimes against animals, crimes against humans and what else you can expect from an evil protagonist. (please, read the prologue)
4.2
257 Chs
Tangling with the Western Commander

Tangling with the Western Commander

This is a story of a captain of a secluded place and a gorgeous female celebrity—both who would hardly cross paths but a collision in Tibet sets an opening to their encounter. Upon their first encounter, Wenxian already has her eyes set on Captain Lu—her mouth drooling with desire. Wenxian, “Hmm? How can I win over your heart? In a plain sack or using sweet talk?” With a cigarette in his mouth, Lu Xiao scoffs. “You are an impressive and popular celebrity, I am only a captain at this secluded place. I am very poor, what is it in me that you like about?” Wenxian, “I like how you always snub back at me.” Lu Xiao choked and walked away heartlessly. “You are shameless, don’t even dream about it!” The next day, he said, “It's all because you were carried away by a whim?” Wenxian, “No, hatching a scheme.”
4.4
234 Chs
invincible dragon development system

invincible dragon development system

Transform into a dragon and dominate the world! In the ocean, he is the only dragon and built the underwater dragon palace. Shrimp soldiers and crabs will follow right and left, and the underwater wild sharks and giant octopuses are the younger brothers. In the city, he travels to the city... """author""" 2 chapters a day can be more if i have time!
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Superstar's Development Diary

Superstar's Development Diary

She was the celebrated Oiran in her previous life, winning glory throughout the city, only to be betrayed and killed by her sister. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself as a little entertainer who had just been kicked out of a girl group. From then on, she embarked on a journey to lose weight and fiercely battled against the scheming bitches, relying on her wits and bravery. All in all, this is the development diary of a goddess ascending in the showbiz, accompanied by a male lead who appears aloof but harbors a tsundere heart within.
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Was the western modern literature the inheritance and development of traditional literature?

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2024-09-13 20:24

The western modern literature was not the inheritance and development of traditional literature, but the innovation and development of classical literature, Renaissance literature, medieval literature and other traditional literature forms. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the modern literary movement rose. It opposed the narrative methods, literary styles, and literary creation patterns of traditional literature and advocated that literature should reflect the life and state of mind of modern people, emphasizing the subjective and abstract nature of literature. The representative works of modernist literature include 1984, The Catcher in the Rye, The Great Gatsby, and so on. Later, the post-modern literary movement appeared. It opposed the abstract and subjective nature of modern literature and advocated that literature should be more concrete and real, emphasizing the social and historical nature of literature. The representative works of post-modern literature included Sherlock Holmes, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and White Night. Western modern literature is the innovation and development of traditional literature forms, aiming to get rid of the shackles of traditional literature and explore new literary creation methods and styles.

What was the development of Western literature during the Renaissance?

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2024-09-18 00:36

The Renaissance period was a very prosperous period for European literature. During this period, there were many important developments and innovation in Western literature. The following are some of the main developments: 1. Poetry: Poetry during the Renaissance came in various forms, including epics, lyrics, comedies, tragedies, and so on. Among them, the most famous poets included shakespeare, dickens, and da vinci. 2. Fictions: The novels of the Renaissance period developed into modern novels, such as Hugo's "Notre-Dame de Paris" and Tolstoy's "War and Peace". These novels were distinguished by their vivid characters and vivid plots. 3. Drama: Renaissance plays also made great progress, such as Hamlet and Othello. These plays were famous for their profound thoughts and rich characters, which had a profound influence on the development of European drama. 4. Prose: During the Renaissance, the forms of prose included diary, letters, essays, etc. Famous essayists included Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and shakespeare. Their prose works not only have literary value but also have extremely high artistic and philosophical value. 5. Religious literature: The religious literature of the Renaissance period was based on Christian mythology and doctrines. Famous religious literature works included the Bible and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. These works not only deeply reflected the social and cultural environment at that time, but also had a profound impact on the later development of Christian culture and philosophy.

What do you think is the pattern of development of western literature?

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2024-09-25 06:43

The development of Western literature had its own unique rules and characteristics. The following are some of the important rules: 1. Realism and Romanticism: Realism and Romanticism are two important schools of Western literature. They have had a profound impact on literature in different periods. Realism emphasized objective facts and truths while romanticism emphasized emotions and subjective experiences. This alternating relationship reflected the changes in society and history, as well as the changes in human emotions and thoughts. 2. The interaction between literature and politics: In the development of Western literature Chinese was often closely related to politics. At the same time, it was also affected by the political environment. This interaction reflected political and social changes, as well as changes in human thoughts and values. 3. Literature and economic development: In times of economic prosperity, literature often achieved greater development and influence. Literature could reflect social and economic development and attract more readers and followers. In times of economic depression, the development of literature may be affected to a certain extent, but literature can still provide spiritual comfort and inspiration to people. The relationship between literature and history: The development of literature is often closely related to history. Literature could record and reflect historical events and characters, and could also analyze and evaluate historical events and characters. This relationship reflected the contribution of literature to society and history, as well as mankind's pursuit of knowledge and truth. The development of western literature has its own unique laws and characteristics, which reflect the changes of society and history, as well as the changes of human emotions and thoughts.

How to view the influence of western culture on the development of modern Chinese literature

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2024-09-17 23:01

Western culture had an important influence on the development of modern Chinese literature. In the early 20th century, Western culture began to spread widely in China and tried to introduce Western literary elements into China. Lu Xun, Lao She, etc. The influence of western culture on modern Chinese literature was also reflected in the form and content of literature. In the latter half of the 20th century, modern Chinese literature began to adopt the forms of modernism and post-modernism, which were very similar to western modernist literature. At the same time, the content of modern Chinese literature also paid more and more attention to social reality and human nature exploration, which had a certain agreement with the theme and values of Western literature works. Although western culture had an important influence on the development of modern Chinese literature, it should be noted that this influence was two-way. Modern Chinese literature was also influenced by Western culture and developed itself by absorbing the advantages of Western culture. Therefore, we need to maintain a diverse and inclusive attitude when appreciating and evaluating literary works.

Western Literature

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2024-09-19 12:22

There were many different schools of Western literature such as realism, romanticism, modernism, post-modernism, and so on. Realist literature usually focuses on social reality and human nature, while romantic literature focuses on emotion and imagination. Modern literature focuses on the uniqueness and symbolic meaning of structure, while post-modern literature focuses more on culture, history, and various problems of modern society. These literary schools had their own unique characteristics and styles, which were very important to the development and influence of Western literature.

Western Literature

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2024-09-19 12:15

Okay, here are some names of some Western literature novels: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2 Jane Eyre The Catcher in the Rye 4. The D'Urbervilles The Great Gatsby 600 Years of Solitude Sherlock Holmes 8 1984 Crows in the wheat field 10. The Tragedies of shakespeare

the development of literature

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2024-09-22 12:16

The development of literature is a long historical process. It evolves with the times. In ancient China, literature was mainly influenced by Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Different schools of thought had a profound influence on the creation and evaluation of literature. In the Middle Ages, European literature was influenced by the Christian doctrine, and poetry was guided and restricted by the Christian doctrine. The 18th century was the period of development of novels. Famous works such as "Notre-Dame de Paris" and "The World of Miserables" appeared. The 19th century was the rise of realistic literature. The representative works describing the dark side of society included Hundred Years of Solitude and War and Peace. The 20th century was a period of literary revolution. The new literature broke away from the shackles of traditional literature and pursued uniqueness and multiculturalism. The representative works included One Hundred Years of Solitude and Dream of the Red Chamber. The 21st century was the development stage of new novels and new literature. New novels focused on narrative skills and language innovation, while new literature focused on the expression of personal emotions and life experiences. The development of literature is a process of constant innovation and progress. It constantly challenges human cognition and imagination and makes an important contribution to the progress of human civilization.

A brief account of the writers and representative works of the milestone significance in the development of western literature

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2024-09-18 11:35

The following are some of the many significant landmarks in the history of Western literature: 1 Dickens (Dickens was a famous British novelist in the 18th century, including "Oliver Twist" and "A Tale of Two Cities") 2. Moupassant (Moupassant is a famous 19th century French novelist's masterpiece, including "Miserables" and "Sea Labourers".) 3. shakespeare (shakespeare is a famous 16 th century england dramatist and writer, including hamlet, tempest, etc.) 4 Owen (Owen was a famous poet and writer in the 18th century, including "The Green Book" and so on) 5 Hugo (Hugo is a famous 19th century French writer and social actician, including "Notre-Dame de Paris","Miserables", etc.) Dickens 'novel A Tale of Two Cities is considered to be the founding work of modern novels, creating a precedent for modern novels. Hamlet, the play of William shakespeare, is regarded as a classic of western drama and has a profound influence on the development of western drama. 8. Saint-Jean-Baptiste was regarded as one of the representative works of French short stories, which demonstrated the author's deep understanding and ability to express realism. Owen's The Green Book is regarded as one of the most important novels in the history of English literature. It reflects the social scene of the time through the exploration of personal experience and the meaning of life. 10. Hugo's "Miserables" is regarded as one of the most important novels in the history of French literature. It shows Hugo's deep insight into human nature and society through the discussion of human nature, social problems and moral standards.

Reading Western Literature

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2025-01-10 07:29

There were a few recommendations about western literature. First of all, Don Quijote and Crusoe were regarded as important starting points in the history of Western literature, and the stories were also very interesting. In addition, the original version of " One Thousand and One Nights " was also recommended. You could search for resources on the Internet and discover a completely different world. The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chan der was a detective novel. The story was more interesting and the words were very interesting. In addition, Maeterlinck's " Everything Is So Calm " was also mentioned. If a Chinese person was used as a comparison, it would be closer to Lin Hejing's Plum Wives and Cranes. The above is a recommendation based on the search results provided.

Knowledge of Western Literature

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2024-09-18 16:19

Western literature had a long history and had gone through many periods and schools, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Modern, Post-Modern, and so on. In Western literature, classical works included the plays of shakespeare, the epics of homer, the poems of the renaissance, the novels of the baroque period, the novels of the romanticism period, modern literature, and so on. The main schools of Western literature included novels, dramas, poems, and essays. Among them, the novel was one of the main forms of Western literature. It usually narrated the plot and the development of the character's personality with the character story as the center. Famous genre of novels included detective novels, horror novels, science fiction, romance novels, historical novels, and so on. Western literature has had a profound impact on the development of human civilization. Many works have become cultural classics and are widely read.

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