The Ming Dynasty was one of the declining periods of China's feudal society, but it did not mean that China's development as a whole was going downhill. During the Ming Dynasty, China had made certain achievements in economy, culture, science and technology. The Ming Dynasty's economic strength continued to increase, and the commodity economy developed rapidly. Handicraft technology also reached a new peak, such as cotton spinning, ironware manufacturing, and so on. In terms of culture, the Ming Dynasty was the peak period of the development of ancient Chinese culture. It had made important achievements in literature, art, philosophy and other fields. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty also produced many scientists and inventor, such as Lang Maoshan, Xu Xiake, Zheng He, etc. However, there were also some shortcomings and problems in the Ming Dynasty, such as political corruption, military internal and external troubles, cultural despotism, etc. In addition, during the Ming Dynasty, the understanding of the main social contradictions was not deep enough, resulting in some social problems such as civil unrest, civil unrest, etc. Therefore, although China had made some achievements during the Ming Dynasty, it was not the "decline" of China's development as a whole, but the problems and performance of a period and a stage.
Chinese poetry had a long history. There were outstanding poets and works in every dynasty. There was no clear answer to which dynasty had the best poetry development. Because every dynasty's poems had their own unique style and characteristics, there would be different poets and works in different periods. However, it could be mentioned that the Tang Dynasty was one of the important periods in the development of ancient Chinese poetry. During the Tang Dynasty, poetry creation reached its peak, and many outstanding poets and works appeared, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Wang Zhihuan, Liu Yuxi, etc. There were many styles of poetry in the Tang Dynasty, such as the bold and unconstrained "Ascending," the graceful "Jinse," the refreshing "Lushan Ballad," the lyrical "Song of Everlasting Regret," the narrative "Pipa Song," and so on. Han Dynasty poetry was also very famous for its beautiful rhythm and lyrical style, such as some parts of the Book of Songs such as "Green Garden Sunflower" and "Song of Everlasting Regret". The development of ancient Chinese poetry was very rich and colorful. Each dynasty had its own unique charm and contribution.
The development of popular novels in the Ming Dynasty could be divided into the following aspects: 1. The rise of novel creation: The Ming Dynasty was a prosperous period for novel creation. Many famous popular novelists such as Wu Chengen and Lu Xun created many famous novels during this period, such as Journey to the West, Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. 2. Diverse forms of stories: In the Ming Dynasty, the forms of novels also became diverse, such as the ghost stories in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, the grudges in Jianghu in Water Margins, and the family ethics in Dream of the Red Chamber. These stories all had distinct characteristics of the times and the characteristics of personality. 3. The expansion of the novel's theme: The theme of the novels in the Ming Dynasty was no longer limited to the traditional topics such as talented scholars and beautiful women, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, but expanded to history, politics, military, society, philosophy and many other fields. For example, the theme of Water Margins was "the way of loyalty", reflecting the re-examination of the values of morality and loyalty in the society at that time. 4. The narrative style of the novel: The narrative style of the novels in the Ming Dynasty also became more diverse. For example, the narrative style of the Water Margins adopted a multi-perspective narrative style, allowing the readers to have a deeper understanding of the characters and plots in the story. 5. The influence of the novel: The novels of the Ming Dynasty were widely spread. They were not only popular at that time, but also had a far-reaching influence in later generations. For example, works such as Water Margins and Journey to the West became classics of Chinese literature and had a great influence on the creation of novels in later generations.
The evolution and decline of the late Tang poetry as a legendary novel in the Tang Dynasty were mainly manifested in the following aspects: In the late Tang Dynasty, legendary novels gradually became popular. These novels were often based on historical events, folklores, myths, and so on. They were adapted and created to become an important part of the Tang Dynasty literature. Poets in the late Tang Dynasty, such as Wang Zhihuan, Liu Yuxi, and Bai Juyi, created many famous legendary novels. The writing style of the late Tang Dynasty poets also gradually changed. They began to pay more attention to the twists and turns of the plot, the description of the characters, the expression of the language, and the beauty of the rhythm. These characteristics also laid the foundation for the development of later legendary novels. The declining period of the late Tang poetry was also reflected in the spread of the story. At that time, the internet was not developed, and the spread of legendary novels mainly relied on word of mouth and the printing industry, so in the process of circulation, they gradually lost their popularity and influence. In the Song Dynasty, the development of legendary novels began to be influenced by Su Shi, Lu You and other literary masters, and gradually embarked on a more mature and regular literary path. Therefore, the late Tang poetry was the evolution and decline of the legendary novels of the Tang Dynasty. Its rise and development provided an important foundation and enlightenment for the later legendary novels.
Lu Xun's words came from " A brief history of Chinese novels." The middle period of the Ming Dynasty was from the end of the 16th century to the early 17th century. This period was an important period in the history of Chinese novels, and many outstanding novelists appeared, such as Cao Xueqin, Shi Naian, Luo Guanzhong, etc. Their works were not only numerous but also of high quality, which had a profound impact on the creation of later novels.
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The main characteristics of China's feudal society during the Ming and Qing Dynasties were as follows: 1. Slow social and economic development: China's social and economic development during the Ming and Qing Dynasties was relatively slow compared to other periods. Compared with the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, there was no major breakthrough in the economic scale, and the economic growth rate was relatively low. 2. The political system gradually improved: The political system of China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties gradually improved. The feudal autocratic system reached its peak during this period, and the power of the monarch gradually strengthened, and the concentration of power was further strengthened. 3. Maturity of cultural development: China's cultural development matured during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Literature, art, philosophy and other aspects have made great progress, especially poetry, prose and other literary works have shown extremely high standards. 4. Complicated ethnic relations: The ethnic relations in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties were more complicated. Due to the cultural differences and political systems between the Han and other ethnic minorities, there were some ethnic conflicts and contradictions. 5. Slow development of science and technology: The development of science and technology in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties was relatively slow compared to other periods. The field of science and technology was mainly developed in agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce. There were no major inventions or innovation. The Ming and Qing Dynasties was an important period in ancient China's feudal society. The political system, social and economic development, cultural development and other aspects had made great progress, but at the same time, there were also some problems and contradictions.
" Starting from the Year of Celebration " was a novel by Master Loneliness. The story told a story of punching cards all over the world. The protagonist became stronger by being beaten. The novel had 249 chapters, and the latest chapter was chapter 16. This novel was full of excitement and growth elements. It was a science fiction work worth reading.
The reason why novels and dramas had a great breakthrough and development in the Ming Dynasty mainly included the following aspects: 1. The literary revolution: During the Ming Dynasty, the ideology of the literary revolution appeared. People began to attach importance to realism and realism in pursuit of more realistic, vivid, and exquisite literary works. The novels and dramas of the Ming Dynasty were mostly realistic, reflecting the living conditions of the society and the voices of the people at that time. 2. technological progress: during the ming dynasty, printing technology developed rapidly, and the number and variety of books published also increased greatly, which provided more resources for the development of novels and dramas. The publication and distribution of books also provided a broader platform for the spread and development of novels and plays. 3. Rich subject matter: The novels and dramas of the Ming Dynasty were more diverse, including history, legend, mythology, science fiction, love, marriage and other types, which provided more choices and possibilities for the creation of novels and dramas. 4. Prosperity of creation: During the Ming Dynasty, the creation of novels and plays was very prosperous. Many writers and opera artists created a large number of excellent works, and many outstanding ones emerged. This provided a strong creative force and talent reserve for the development of novels and plays. The development of novels and dramas in the Ming Dynasty was influenced by many factors, such as literary revolution, technological progress, rich subject matter, and prosperity of creation.
" Those Incidents in the Ming Dynasty " was a novel with a historical background. The author had fabricated and adapted the characters, events, and places in history to pursue the plot and character portrayals of the novel. Therefore, we can think that some of the historical events and characters in those things in the Ming Dynasty are not real historical events and characters. However, as a famous historical novel, the plot and characters depicted in " Those Incidents in the Ming Dynasty " were adapted and created based on the real situation and historical events in history. In the novel, the author used fictional and exaggerated techniques to vividly describe the historical events and characters of the Ming Dynasty, showing the social, political, cultural and other characteristics of that era. Therefore, although some of the plots and characters in Those Incidents in the Ming Dynasty are not real historical events and characters, it is still a valuable historical novel with certain historical and cultural value.
The Rise of the Heavens was a science fiction novel written by Gu Que. The story told the story of an autistic youth who gradually rose to prominence in the heavens by crossing over to the world of Qingnian. The main character became Guo Baokun. He was a swordsman. According to the settings, he would decide his actions based on the strength of his opponent. The plot of this novel was full of ups and downs, and it was exciting. It was a fantasy novel with excellent plot and writing style.