On the characteristics and significance of the story-telling scripts of the Song and Yuan Dynasties

The Song and Yuan vernacular scripts and novels were two different types of texts in Chinese literature, which had certain differences. The Song and Yuan Dynasty storytelling was a form of folk literature, usually created by amateur authors to satisfy the entertainment needs of the people. The humorous and vivid language of the Song and Yuan storytellers often described the daily life, psychology, emotions, and social reality of the characters. It was short and concise, and the plot was compact. It often expressed the author's thoughts and feelings with exaggeration and irony. In contrast, novels were a more formal form of literature, usually written by professional authors who had undergone a certain amount of literary training and creative accumulation. The plot of the novel was more complicated, the language was more beautiful, and the characters were more abundant. It required a certain degree of literary accomplishment and creative ability. In addition, there were differences in the subject matter and content between the Song and Yuan Dynasties novels. Song and Yuan Huaben mainly expressed the author's thoughts and emotions in the form of humor, irony, exaggeration, etc. The main subjects included character stories, myths and legends, social reality, etc. The subject matter of the novel was more extensive, including history, legend, science fiction, reality, etc. It could be any genre or theme. Generally speaking, Song and Yuan Huaben and novels were different forms of literature in Chinese literature. Each had its own unique characteristics and styles, and both had very high literary value.

Song and Yuan Huaben referred to a type of novel that was circulated among the people in ancient and modern China. It was short and easy to understand, often expressed in oral form, and its content was rich, covering a variety of social reality and characters. The Song and Yuan Dynasty's vernacular novels have an important position in Chinese history and are one of the important components of Chinese literature. They were widely spread and influenced the development of Chinese literature history, providing important reference and enlightenment for later literary creation. There are many famous works in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, Journey to the West, etc. These works not only occupy an important position in the history of Chinese literature, but also have high artistic value and influence in the world.

The Song and Yuan Dynasty's story-telling scripts played an important role in the development of Chinese novels, and had a profound influence on the development of modern Chinese novels. Song and Yuan Huaben refer to the novels of the Song and Yuan Dynasties in China, which were mostly created by the people, and many of them have been handed down to this day. Song and Yuan Huaben were known for their twists and turns in plots, vivid characters, and humorous language. Many works were reflections of social reality. These works have an important position in the history of Chinese novels. They not only created the first of their kind in Chinese novels, but also had a profound impact on the development of modern Chinese novels. The influence of Song and Yuan Huaben on Chinese literature was mainly manifested in the following aspects: He was the pioneer of Chinese novels. The Song and Yuan Dynasty's story-telling was the first step in the history of Chinese novels. It created the first precedent of Chinese novels and laid the foundation for the development of Chinese novels. It had a profound influence on the form and style of Chinese literature. The Song and Yuan Dynasty's version of stories had a profound influence on the form and style of Chinese novels with its unique artistic form and style, which provided important reference and enlightenment for the development of modern Chinese novels. 3 reflected the reality of Chinese society. The Song and Yuan vernacular works were mostly folk works that reflected the reality of Chinese society, including war, officialdom, social customs and so on. These works became an important channel to reflect the problems of Chinese society. 4. Enriching the content of Chinese literature. Song and Yuan Huaben not only created a precedent for Chinese novels with its unique artistic form and style, but also enriched the content of Chinese literature and provided important support for the variety of Chinese literature. The Song and Yuan Dynasty's story-telling scripts played an important role in the development of Chinese novels, which had a far-reaching impact on the development of modern Chinese novels.

The Song and Yuan Huaben had a profound influence on the emergence and development of Chinese literary novels, mainly in the following aspects: 1. To promote the development of the novel form: Song and Yuan Huaben was not only a literary form, but also a printing form of the novel, which laid the foundation for the later printing form of Chinese literature and novels. 2. Pioneering Chinese literary novels: There are many excellent novels in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These works have created the first of Chinese literary novels and have had a profound impact on the development of Chinese literary novels. 3. Shaping the image of Chinese literary characters: There are many excellent novels in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Through vivid descriptions and in-depth portrayals, they have shaped many Chinese literary characters, such as Song Jiang and Wu Yong in the Water Margins and Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie in the Journey to the West. These images have become classic works in Chinese literary novels. 4. Spreading Chinese literature and culture: The Song and Yuan Dynasty storytelling was not only a literary form, but also an important way to spread Chinese literature and culture. It spread Chinese literature and traditional culture to all parts of the country through oral transmission, which had an important impact on the spread and development of Chinese literature and culture.

The Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were important periods for the development of Chinese culture. The Song and Yuan Dynasties was the peak of the cultural development of our country. During this period, literature, art, philosophy and other aspects had made great achievements. In terms of literature, the literary works of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, including Tang poetry, Song Ci, Yuan Qu, etc., all had unique styles and characteristics, reflecting the social style and cultural values of the time. In terms of art, painting, sculpture, music, dance, and other art forms of the Song and Yuan Dynasties had reached an extremely high level. These art forms had made important contributions to inheritance and innovation. In philosophy, the Song and Yuan dynasties put forward many profound ideas, such as Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and so on. These ideas had a profound impact on the development of philosophy in later generations. The Ming and Qing Dynasties were the lowest point of our country's cultural development. During this period, literature, art, philosophy and other aspects all fell into stagnation and regress. In terms of literature, the literature works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were mostly traditional poems and novels, which lacked innovation and progress. In terms of art, painting, sculpture, and other art forms gradually became stylized during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Music, dance, and other art forms also stagnated. In philosophy, the philosophers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties mainly focused on politics, morality and other aspects. These thoughts lacked attention to social reality, which also had a negative impact on the development of philosophy in later generations. The main reasons for the differences in cultural development between the Song and Yuan Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties were the differences in historical, social and cultural backgrounds. In terms of history, the Song and Yuan Dynasties were the later stage of China's feudal society and the period of the sprouting of capitalist society. The different social backgrounds led to the differences in cultural development. In the aspect of society, the differences in social style and cultural background of different regions and different social classes were also one of the reasons for the differences in cultural development. In terms of cultural background, the differences between Chinese traditional culture and Western culture, political system and religious concepts also affected the direction and characteristics of cultural development.

The Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties referred to the historical changes between the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties in Chinese history. The Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) was a dynasty in Chinese history. It was the general name of the three dynasties of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Later Shu, the Southern Tang, and the Northern Song. The Song Dynasty's politics, economy, and culture had all developed greatly. It was known as the era of "economic prosperity, cultural prosperity, and martial arts strength." The Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) was a dynasty in Chinese history. It was established by the Mongol Empire in the late 13th century. The territory of the Yuan Dynasty was unprecedentedly vast, including present-day China, many countries in Asia, and a part of Europe. The ruler of the Yuan Dynasty was Kublai Khan. He implemented a series of important reforms, such as the implementation of the "central power" system, the development of territory, the development of energy, etc., which made the politics, economy, and culture of the Yuan Dynasty develop greatly. The Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) was a dynasty in Chinese history. It was the dynasty after the Yuan Dynasty and also the "Renaissance" period in Chinese history. The political system of the Ming Dynasty was relatively perfect. The economy was prosperous, the culture was prosperous, and the foreign policy was flexible. Science and technology developed rapidly. The leaders of the Ming Dynasty were Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di, Wanli, etc. The Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) was a dynasty in Chinese history. It was the dynasty after the Ming Dynasty. The political system of the Qing Dynasty was relatively perfect. The economic center of gravity moved southward. The culture was prosperous. The martial arts were strong. The foreign policy was tough. The development of science and technology was slow. The leaders of the Qing Dynasty were Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang, Xianfeng, etc. In Chinese history, the change between the Song Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty was an important historical event. It marked the end of China's feudal society and China entered a capitalist society. The change between the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty marked the decline of China's feudal society and the beginning of the modern process.

Tang poetry, Song Ci, and Yuan Qu were the three peaks in the history of Chinese literature. They represented the literary styles and aesthetic standards of different eras and were also an important part of Chinese culture. Here are my comments on these three works: 1 Tang poetry: Tang poetry is one of the most influential works in the history of Chinese literature, representing the peak of Tang poetry. Tang poetry was known as the "treasure house of poetry history" for its superb artistic attainments, profound thoughts and unique aesthetic style. Among them, the most famous representative works were "Drinking","Lushan Ballad","Night Moored by Niu Zhu Recalling the Past" and so on. 2. Song Ci: Song Ci was an outstanding representative of Song Dynasty literature, representing the style and characteristics of Song Dynasty literature. The language of Song Ci was concise and bright, the rhythm was beautiful, and the thoughts were profound. It was one of the most popular literary forms in the history of Chinese literature. Among them, the most famous representative works were "Sapphire Case·Yuanxi","Shuidiao Getou·Bingchen Mid-Autumn Festival" and so on. 3. Yuan Qu: Yuan Qu is an outstanding representative of Yuan Dynasty literature, representing the style and characteristics of Yuan Dynasty literature. The language of Yuan Qü was easy to understand, and the tunes were beautiful and pleasant. It often used the form of rap to express social life. Among them, the most famous representative works were Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, and Water Margins. The 300 poems of Tang, Song, Ci, and Yuan Dynasties were all treasures of Chinese literature. Each of them represented the literary style and aesthetic standards of different eras, and they were precious heritages of Chinese culture. The readers can choose works that suit them according to their interests and preferences, and from them, they can appreciate the charm and profoundness of Chinese literature.

The main styles of novels in the Song and Yuan Dynasties were: 1. Classic novels: In the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty, the creation of novels presented a style of classic literature, represented by Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These novels reflected the social style and people's lives at that time with complicated plots, rich characters and exquisite descriptions. Note novel: Note novel is a novel form that records personal experiences, experiences, and opinions. In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the rapid development of novels such as "Water Margins,""Journey to the West,""Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" and so on. The characteristics of a notebook novel were that the content was real and the language was concise. It often focused on describing the character's image and psychology. 3. Imitated Verbal Story: Imitated Verbal Story is a novel form that is mainly featured by oral tradition. In the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty, there were many novels such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, etc. The characteristics of the vernacular novels were the twists and turns of the plot, the vivid language, and the emphasis on the performance of the characters and the changes in the plot. Vernacular novels: In the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty, vernacular novels began to develop. The characteristics of vernacular novels were that the language was easy to understand and the plot was simple. They often focused on the image and psychology of the characters. For example, Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. Wuxia novels: Wuxia novels are a type of novel that mainly focuses on describing the grudges of Jianghu and chivalrous feelings. In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, martial arts novels developed rapidly, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, and Swordsman Love. The characteristics of Wuxia novels were to describe the grudges of Jianghu, the rich characters, and the detailed description of martial arts.

The twenty-four dynasties did not mention the four dynasties of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing.

There were many historical books from the Song and Yuan Dynasties that could be used to refer to some of the more popular works: History of the Song Dynasty: A comprehensive historical work written by Sima Guang, a historian of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is a classic work in ancient Chinese historical documents. History of the Yuan Dynasty: A comprehensive historical work written by the Yuan Dynasty historian Tuogustimur, divided into two volumes, covering the history from 1271 to 1368. 3. History of the Ming Dynasty: A comprehensive historical work written by the Ming Dynasty historian Chen Jiru, covering the history from 1368 to 1644 in two volumes. <strong> Zi Zhi Tong Jian </strong>: A monumental work, edited by Sima Guang, a historian of the Northern Song Dynasty, that systematically sums up the important events and lessons of various dynasties in Chinese history. It covers the history from 403 B.C. to 959 A.D. 5. The Long Compendium of Continuing Zi Zhi Tong Jian, written by Zhang Bo, a historian of the Southern Song Dynasty, is a coherent summary of historical events in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. 6 Da Yuan General History: A comprehensive historical work written by the Yuan Dynasty historian Kublai Khan, divided into two volumes, covering the history from 1271 to 1368. 7 Ming History Chronicle: A novel written by Xu Wei, a historian of the Ming Dynasty, which records the historical events of the Ming Dynasty and presents a part of the history of the Ming Dynasty in the form of a novel. These are some of the more representative historical books of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Of course, there are many other works that can be used as reference.