The trend of Chinese people reading online novels showed the following characteristics. First of all, online literature had already entered the stage of being popularized by the entire population. The number of users of online literature in China continued to grow, reaching 492 million in 2022, and the number of authors exceeded 22.78 million. Secondly, the scale of the online literature market was also expanding, reaching 38.93 billion yuan in 2022, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year. The quality of paid content and revenue also showed a double growth trend. Third, young people had become the main force of online literature. The number of writers born in the 1990s and 2000s was increasing, and they played an important role in online literature creation. In addition, IP adaptation had become an important trend in online literature. 50% of popular movies and television dramas were adapted from paid online novels. The development of online literature was also popular with sci-fi topics. The growth rate of sci-fi works ranked first in all categories. In general, Chinese people were very enthusiastic about reading online literature. Online literature had become the new favorite for people to obtain information and entertainment. It had a convenient way of spreading and a rich choice of topics. The development of online literature was inseparable from the joint efforts of industry experts, well-known writers, and readers.
The trend of thought in modern Chinese literature was not exactly the same as that in modern Chinese literature. The beginning of modern Chinese literature can be traced back to the early 20th century, such as the New Culture Movement, the May 4th Movement, etc. Modern Chinese literature refers to a series of literary trends that gradually formed with the establishment of New China and the implementation of reform and opening up since the middle of the 20th century, including realism, realism, post-realism, symbolism, expressionism, cultural literature, root-seeking literature, etc. Some of these literary trends were related to modern Chinese history and cultural environment, such as realism literature, which emphasized the concern and criticism of social reality; some were proposed in response to the social and political environment of a specific historical period, such as modernist literature, which emphasized the exploration and performance of human nature; and some originated from the Western literary tradition, such as post-modernist literature, which emphasized the reflection and exploration of language, culture and history. Therefore, although there are some similarities between modern Chinese literature and modern Chinese literature, there are also obvious differences and different cultural and historical backgrounds.
I'm not sure if it's a widespread trend. It could be a new concept in some niche literary circles where people are exploring creative ways to handle Chinese novels.
What is the trend of Chinese literature in the 21st century? The trend of Chinese literature in the 21st century was to be diverse and global. In the early 21st century, Chinese literature experienced a relatively quiet period, but with the development of China's economy and the rise of culture, Chinese literature began to show a trend of specialization. In the 21st century, Chinese literature was influenced by different cultures and backgrounds, including Western culture, Japanese culture, Korean culture, etc. Chinese literature also began to move toward the global market and cooperate and exchange with overseas markets, such as translating and promoting Chinese literary classics, participating in international literary competitions, and so on. In addition, 21st century Chinese literature was also facing new opportunities and challenges. With the popularity of the internet and social media, Chinese literature received more attention and promotion. The creation and interpretation of Chinese literature also began to become more diverse and open. In the 21st century, Chinese literature was showing a trend of multiculturalism and global development.
The trend of the development of modern Chinese literature can be analyzed and described from many angles. The following are some of the main trends: The rise of realism literature: In the first half of the 20th century, modern Chinese literature began to turn to realism, emphasizing the reflection and description of social reality. This realistic literary style was fully reflected in classic works such as Lu Xun's Collection of Fictions and Dream of the Red Chamber. 2. The influence of the New Culture Movement: The New Culture Movement was an intellectual and cultural revolution in the Chinese literary world in the first half of the 20th century. It advocated new literature, new ideas, and new arts, which had a far-reaching impact on the development of modern Chinese literature. Some of them, such as Mao Dun, began to try to create literary works with the characteristics of the times and distinctive personalities. 3. The development of modern literature: Modern literature is a literary school in modern Chinese literature in the late 20th century that emphasized the exploration of human nature and self-awareness. The representative ones were Su Xuelin, Lu Xun, and so on. 4. The rise of modern literature: Modern literature was a new literary school that rose in the 1980s. It emphasized expressionism, symbolism, post-modernism, and other techniques to pursue artistic innovation and breakthroughs. The representatives were Yu Hua, Jia Pingao, and others. The prosperity of contemporary literature: With the development of modern society, contemporary literature is also constantly flourishing. Some of the works by Yu Hua and Jia Pingao were widely praised and recognized as representative works of contemporary Chinese literature. The development trend of modern Chinese literature was diverse, from realism, realism, and modern to contemporary literature. Each period had its own unique literary style and creative ideas. At the same time, with the development of society and economy and the improvement of people's living standards, modern Chinese literature was gradually showing a trend of specialization, innovation, and international development.
Online literature could be regarded as a literary trend of thought because it represented a new literary form and genre. Compared with traditional literature, online literature is a kind of literary work created and disseminated on the Internet. Its characteristics are interaction, real-time and variety. The creation of online literature was flexible and not limited by time and place. At the same time, it could attract more readers. The rise of online literature was also related to social, cultural, and technological factors. With the development of the internet, online literature has become a relatively independent literary field, and also an important platform for cultural and intellectual exchanges. The creation of online literature also reflected the reality of contemporary society and people's thinking and reflection, which had certain social significance and cultural value. Therefore, it can be said that online literature is a kind of literary trend of thought. It represents a new form of literature and a new literary genre, with a certain degree of innovation and representation. At the same time, online literature also influenced traditional literature forms and culture, promoting the development and progress of literature.
The current trend of online literature could be summarized in the following aspects: 1. The variety of topics: Online literature is no longer limited to traditional martial arts, fantasy, romance and other topics, but more and more emphasis on variety and tolerance. Online literature such as science fiction, history, reality, workplace, etc. to meet the needs of readers. 2. Diverse narrative styles: The narrative styles of online literature are also becoming more and more diverse. They have changed from traditional linear narrations to non-linear narrations and stream-of-consciousness narrations to better present the complexity and variety of stories. 3. Diverse writing styles: The writing styles of online literature are becoming more and more diverse, including direct narration, indirect narration, symbolism, and modernism to better express the author's thoughts and emotions. 4. Deepen the content: The content of online literature is also becoming more and more in-depth, and human thinking is better guided by the readers 'thinking and the shaping of values. 5. Diverse readers: The readers of online literature are becoming more and more diverse. They are no longer limited to traditional readers, but attract more and more young people, housewives, and other groups. Online literature was developing in the direction of specialization, depth, and personality to better meet the needs of readers.
Online literature usually refers to literary works created, disseminated, and read through the Internet platform. The way of creation and transmission is different from traditional literature. Although online literature has been widely developed and recognized in China, it is not a type of Chinese literature. Chinese literature referred to traditional literary works, including novels, poems, essays, plays, etc., which had a long history and profound cultural heritage.
Chinese classical literature works have always been loved by people and still have a wide audience in today's society. According to some research data, the number of readers of Chinese classical literature has been increasing in the past few decades. For example," Dream of the Red Chamber " was a classic in the history of Chinese literature. Ever since its publication, it had received widespread attention and love. It is estimated that millions of readers are currently reading this book. In addition, other classical Chinese literature works such as Journey to the West, Water Margins, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc. also had a wide range of readers. The works of Chinese classical literature have profound cultural meaning and artistic value, and have always been loved and respected by people.
China's modern literature was not without influence, but compared to other modern literary powers, its influence seemed to be small, thus forming a trend. The following are some possible reasons: 1. Historical reasons: China's modern process was relatively late. Compared with other modern literary powers, such as the United States, Britain, France, etc., China's modern literature was produced relatively quickly. Therefore, on the world literature stage, modern Chinese literature had not yet formed a complete historical stage, nor had it experienced a long-term accumulation of cultural and aesthetic experience. 2. Literature style and subject matter: Modern Chinese literature often pays more attention to the exploration of realistic subjects and social problems, as well as the description of human nature and emotions. This was different from other modern literary powers in the world that paid more attention to topics and styles such as selfishness, romanticism, science fiction, and so on. Therefore, on the world literature stage, modern Chinese literature often paid more attention to social reality and human nature exploration rather than personal emotions and science fiction topics. 3. Literature education and creative environment: China's literature education and creative environment are relatively weak, and there is a lack of opportunities to compare it with the literature education and environment of other countries in the world. In addition, Chinese literature often paid more attention to the inheritance and development of traditional culture and classical literature rather than the development and exploration of modern literature. Therefore, modern Chinese literature did not seem to receive enough attention and support on the world literature stage. It should be noted that modern Chinese literature has a wide influence on a global scale. At the same time, China's modern literature continued to explore and break through, and a number of outstanding modern writers such as Mo Yan, Yu Hua, and Jia Pingwa emerged. Their works also had a certain degree of influence internationally.
There were many outstanding figures in the history of ancient Chinese literature. The following are 21 of them: 1 Qu Yuan (c. 340-c. 278 B.C.): The poet of the State of Chu is known as the "Ancestor of Chu Ci". 2 Du Fu (712 - 770): A famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, known as the "Sage of Poetry". 3. Bai Juyi (772 - 846): A famous poet of the Tang Dynasty was known as the "Poet Devil". 4. Su Shi (1037 - 1101): A writer of the Northern Song Dynasty, known as "Mr. Dongpo". 5. Xin Qiji (1140 - 1207): A writer of the Southern Song Dynasty, known as the "Ancestor of Xin Ci". 6. Lu You (1125 - 1210): A writer of the Southern Song Dynasty, known as the "Two Masters of the Southern Tang Dynasty". 7 Lu Xun (1881 - 1936): A modern Chinese writer known as the "Master of Literature". 8 Lao She (1899 - 1966): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 9 Ba Jin (1895 - 1972): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 10 Ding Ling (1896 - 1966): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 11 Shen Congwen (1912 - 1966): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 12 Qian Zhongshu (1897 - 1974): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 13 Zhang Ailing (1914 - 1995): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 14 Wang Guowei (1897 - 1978): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 15. Lao She's wife, Shu Qingchun (1899 - 1976): She was famous in modern China as a "literary heroine". 16 Lu Xun's wife, Xu Guangping (1918 - 1966): She was famous in modern China as a "literary heroine". 17 Hu Shi (1897 - 1966): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 18 Lin Yutang (1895 - 1979): Famous in modern China as "Master of Literature". 19th Zhou Erfu (1898 - 1941): Modern China is known as the "literary master". 20 Liang Shiqiu (1897 - 1971): Famous in modern China as a "literary master". 21 Zhou Erfu's wife, Yang Jiang (1898 - 1979), was famous in modern China as a "literary woman."