Road novels were usually novels that described the adventures of the protagonist on the roads of the city. These novels often involved modern technology and transportation, as well as human exploration and challenges to roads and transportation. The historical background of road novels could be traced back to the early 20th century, when humans began to explore new means of transportation and technology, and roads gradually became the main roads connecting cities and villages. With the development of transportation and communication technology, road novels gradually became one of the popular literary types. In the early road novels, the protagonist often encountered various challenges and adventures on the road, such as being hijacked and encountering traffic accidents. With the development of the novel's plot, the road novels gradually turned into a more fantasy and adventurous story. The protagonist explored the unknown, searched for treasures, defeated evil forces, and other plots gradually became the common theme of the road novels. The historical background of road novels is closely related to the exploration and challenge of roads and transportation, and also reflects the evolution of modern urban life and literary theme.