What are Jin Shengtan's novel theories in the Qing Dynasty?

Jin Shengtan was a novelist and literary theorist in the Ming Dynasty. His novel theory advocated that human nature should be the center. He believed that novels should expose the contradictions and conflicts between good and evil, true and false, good and bad, and express these contradictions and conflicts through the images of novels. Jin Shengtan believed that the novel was an art form and should be thoughtful, artistic, and entertaining. He believed that the novel should reveal the contradictions and conflicts of good and evil, true and false, good and bad in human nature, and guide the readers to understand the essence of human nature by describing the character, behavior and thoughts of the characters. Artistry was also an important aspect of Jin Shengtan's novels. He believed that the novel should have vivid images, beautiful language, and twists and turns in the plot so that readers could better understand and feel the meaning of the novel. Entertainment was also an important aspect of Jin Shengtan's novels. He believed that novels should be entertaining and allow readers to enjoy themselves while reading. Therefore, Jin Shengtan focused on creating vivid and interesting characters, twists and turns in the plot, suspense, beautiful language, and humorous humor in order to attract readers 'interest. Jin Shengtan's novel theory advocated that human nature should be the center and emphasized the balance of ideology, artistry and entertainment, which made an important contribution to the development of Chinese novels.

Jin Shengtan's evaluation of Water Margins was: "Water Margins is a good book, but it makes a group of heroes too heroic, making people think of 'Hu Baoyi' and easily mistake them for heroes. If the heroes were just ordinary people, why would they resist oppression? If resistance was only for one's own benefit, then why did they have to talk about morality and benevolence? Therefore, there were only a few heroes in the Water Margins, and most of the heroes just followed the trend of the times. In addition, the author exaggerated the trust and loyalty between the heroes when describing their relationship, which weakened their combat effectiveness. Therefore, although Water Margins is a good book, Jin Shengtan thinks that the hero image in it is somewhat hypocritical, and there are some unreasonable aspects in the story."

Jin Shengtan was a writer, critic, and ideologist of the Ming Dynasty. When he commented on novels, he advocated taking human nature as the center and emphasized that novels could reflect social reality and the voices of the people. His unique comment was that he not only paid attention to the plot and character of the novel, but also paid attention to the ideas and values conveyed by the novel, which could reflect the social reality and the nature of human nature through the novel. He believed that the novel was an art form that not only expressed the character and behavior of the characters, but also revealed the nature and values of human nature.

Jin Shengtan was a writer, dramatist, and ideologist of the Qing Dynasty. His representative works included Water Margins, Dream of the Red Chamber, and Journey to the West. Jin Shengtan had a profound influence on Chinese literature. His works were regarded as the classics of Chinese classical novels. His novel revealed the dark side of feudal society with a unique perspective and profound insight, criticizing the corruption and unfair treatment at that time. His works have a high literary value and artistic value, known as one of the treasures of Chinese classical novels. Jin Shengtan's " Water Margins " and " Dream of the Red Chamber " were two of the most classic works of Chinese classical novels, representing the peak of ancient Chinese novels. These two works both depicted the dark side of feudal society, revealing the various ills of feudal society and the distortion of human nature through the protagonist's experience and mental journey. They had profound thoughts and unique artistic charm, which played an important role in the development and prosperity of Chinese literature. Jin Shengtan was an outstanding figure in the history of Chinese literature. His works had a profound influence on the development and prosperity of Chinese classical novels. His thoughts and works are of great significance to our understanding of ancient Chinese society and human nature.

Jinzi's " Dream of the Qing Dynasty " was a time-travel novel about the life, love, and adventures of an ordinary person during the Qing Dynasty. The story revolved around the main character, Jin Lingxiao, who faced various challenges to adapt to the new environment the moment he transmigrated to the Qing Dynasty. He found that he was not a person of this era, but he had the thoughts and emotions of a modern person. He had to work hard to adapt to this era, and at the same time, he had to get rid of his identity and the shadow of the past. In the process of finding his identity, Jin Lingxiao met many interesting people, such as the great-grandson of Qing Taizu Nurhachi, Chun Xian Prince Yi Nu's grandson Chun Xian Prince Zai Feng, and Jin Lingxiao's cousin Bao Lian Fairy. Many interesting and touching stories happened between him and these characters, and he also experienced many difficulties and dangers. However, in the end, he successfully got rid of the shadow of the past and became a real Qing Dynasty man. Dreaming of the Qing Dynasty had attracted a lot of readers 'attention and love with its unique narrative style, profound character descriptions, and exciting plot.

Jin Shengtan was a famous novelist and literary critic at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The Water Margins he commented on was a classic in the history of Chinese literature. He revealed the dark side of the feudal society through his criticism of the Water Margins and put forward profound ideas such as "the end of the hero" and "loyalty is difficult to be both". Jin Shengtan had a very high opinion of Water Margins. He believed that this novel had created the images of many heroes, displayed their heroic deeds and noble moral character, and also revealed the darkness and corruption of feudal society. He believed that Water Margins was not only a masterpiece of Chinese literature, but also one of the treasures of world literature. In the Water Margins, which Jin Shengtan commented on, he deeply expressed the thought of "loyalty and righteousness are difficult to be both" through his analysis of the fate of the characters in the novel. He believed that loyalty and justice could not be achieved at the same time in feudal society. Only by sacrificing part of the interests could true justice be obtained. This ideology had a profound impact on the development of Chinese literature and philosophy. Jin Shengtan's Water Margins was a classic in the history of Chinese literature. It not only showed the heroic deeds and noble moral character of heroes, but also deeply reflected the darkness and corruption of feudal society, which had a profound impact on the development of Chinese literature and philosophy.

Jin Shengtan's comment on Water Margins had clarified the word 'righteousness'. He believed that although the Liangshan heroes described in the Water Margins were initially trying to protect themselves, they gradually lost themselves as the plot developed and became symbols of violence and bloodlust. Finally, they became the leader of the largest peasant uprising in Chinese history and committed serious crimes. Jin Shengtan emphasized the importance of righteousness by commenting on the Water Margins. The word "righteousness" could summarize the essence of all the heroes in Water Margins. The reason why they went to Liangshan was because they had a sense of justice in their hearts. For justice, they did not hesitate to sacrifice themselves or even pay the price of their lives. Although the Liangshan heroes initially wanted to protect themselves, the path they chose in the end was in line with their true thoughts and also in line with social ethics and legal standards. Therefore, Jin Shengtan's comment clarified a truth, that is, in real life, we should uphold justice, pursue true self and contribute to society. Only by following one's true thoughts and meeting social ethics and legal standards could one truly become a meaningful person.

Jin Shengtan was a writer and ideologist at the end of the Ming Dynasty. He had a unique view of Lu Zhishen. In his novel, Lu Zhishen was portrayed as a heroic and somewhat absurd character. His image had a strong personality and distinctive characteristics. Jin Shengtan believed that Lu Zhishen was a hero with a rebellious spirit. He was not afraid of power or violence and dared to fight for justice. His actions and words were full of courage and courage, and also reflected his deep reflection on the social reality at that time. However, Jin Shengtan had also pointed out some of Lu Zhishen's shortcomings. For example, although he resisted power, his actions were often beyond his control and might even cause harm to himself. In addition, there were also some flaws in his character, such as being too open-minded and naive, lacking the ability to think and judge. In summary, although Jin Shengtan's view of Lu Zhishen was somewhat subjective, his description of Lu Zhishen's character reflected the society's attitude towards resistance and violence at that time, as well as people's different views and values towards heroes.

Water Margins became popular because of Jin Shengtan's comments. Jin Shengtan was a famous writer and ideologist at the end of the Ming Dynasty. He had a profound analysis and evaluation of the novel Water Margins and regarded it as a classic of Chinese classical novels. Jin Shengtan believed that the characters depicted in Water Margins were full of characters, and the plot was full of twists and turns, expressing the people's yearning for a better life and their resistance to corrupt rule. Through his unique literary perspective, he gave this novel a profound social significance and value. With Jin Shengtan's comments, Water Margins began to spread widely and was welcomed by the readers. In addition, Jin Shengtan's comments also provided important reference and enlightenment for the in-depth study and creation of Water Margins.

The Water Margins was one of the classic Chinese novels. Jin Shengtan criticized this novel. He believed that there were flaws in the plot and character creation of Water Margins, and there were some unreasonable plots. For example, he believed that some characters in the novel were described as heroes, but such heroic images did not exist in real life, and some plots in the novel did not conform to historical facts. In addition, Jin Shengtan also criticized the artistic expression of Water Margins, saying that his novel was too violent and bloody, which had a certain negative impact on the readers 'psychology. Although Jin Shengtan's criticism of Water Margins was reasonable, some readers believed that his works had made an important contribution to the development of Chinese classical novels.