Are completely translated xianxia novels popular in the Western world?

Yes, they are quite popular. The unique storylines, often involving elements like magic, fantasy, and complex character relationships in Japanese light novels, appeal to a wide range of Western readers. For example, series like 'Sword Art Online' has gained a huge following.

There are some online libraries such as Project Gutenberg, though it mainly focuses on classic literature, but sometimes you can also find translated xianxia novels there. Another option is to search on some Asian literature - centered forums. Some fans might share the completely translated xianxia novels they have found or even translated by themselves.

One popular one is 'The Vegetarian' by Han Kang. It has been widely translated and received international acclaim for its unique and thought - provoking story. Another is 'Please Look After Mom' by Shin Kyung - Sook, which touches on themes of family and loss in a very poignant way.

It expands your literary horizons. Wuxia novels have unique storytelling styles, such as complex plotlines involving revenge, love, and power struggles. Reading translated versions allows you to experience this different form of narrative. Moreover, the characters in wuxia novels are often very vivid and multi - dimensional, which can be quite engaging. Reading them in translation gives you access to these great characterizations.

There are also some specialized websites dedicated to Asian literature translations. These websites focus on bringing Asian works, including Korean novels, to a wider international audience. You can search for them using search engines. However, make sure the websites are legal and reliable sources for translated works.

You can also follow some visual novel review websites. These sites usually mention if a visual novel is fully translated. They give detailed reviews which can help you decide if a particular completely translated visual novel is worth your time.

One great completely translated visual novel is 'Clannad'. It has a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and love. The translation allows a wide range of players to fully enjoy the rich character development and emotional plot.

Some libraries, especially those with a good collection of international literature, might have completely translated wuxia novels. You can search their online catalogs. Also, there are some fan - made translation communities. But the legality and quality of translations in such communities can be a bit iffy. For instance, some might not have the proper authorization to distribute the translations.

You might try some popular online novel platforms. Some of them offer fully translated works of LNMTL. Just do a search and see what comes up.

Western Xianxia was very popular in China, but Chinese Xianxia was not popular in the West. It might be because of cultural differences and language barriers. Chinese xianxia novels are often described as a fantasy world that pursues immortality and transcendence, in which characters often possess supernatural powers and skills. This setting was very popular in Asian culture. Many Chinese readers 'love for Xianxia novels could be traced back to ancient times. However, the western culture's concept of immortality and transcendence is more concerned with personal freedom and the expression of will than traditional ones. Therefore, although Chinese Xianxia novels were also very popular in the West, it might not have formed enough cultural influence in Western culture, resulting in its lack of popularity in the West. Of course, this did not mean that Chinese xianxia novels had no readers in the West. Many Western readers are interested in Chinese culture and have developed a strong interest in Chinese art forms such as novels, poems, and essays. Chinese xianxia novels could also be used as a bridge for cross-cultural communication, bringing more cultural exchanges and understanding to the readers of the East and the West.