Can Chinese historical fictions win the world?

Good translation is crucial. If the translations can accurately convey the essence of the stories and the cultural connotations, it will be easier for them to be accepted globally.

The historical changes of Chinese novels could be divided into the following stages: 1. Traditional novel stage (about 10th century to 18th century) The novels of this period were mainly narrative-based literary works such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, etc. These works reflected the living conditions of the society and people's thoughts and beliefs at that time. 2. New Culture Movement (19th century to 1920s) The novels of this period were mainly literary works that described the revolutionary struggle and the idea of progress, such as The White-haired Girl and Lu Xun's Collection of Short Stories. The New Culture Movement accelerated the process of the Chinese literature's modernisation and also gave birth to the development of modern Chinese literature. 3. Modern novel stage (1930s to 1950s) The novels of this period mainly described urban life and the class of the citizens, such as City and Dog, Teahouse, Song of Everlasting Sorrow, etc. Modern novels reflected the reality of society and people's thoughts and feelings at that time. 4. Period of contemporary novels (1960s to present day) The novels of this period were mainly literary works that reflected contemporary society and characters, such as Living, Xu Sanguan Selling Blood, Brothers, etc. The contemporary novels deeply revealed the reality and humanity of the society at that time, and also promoted the process of Chinese literature's modernisation. It should be noted that the historical changes of Chinese novels are a long process. Different historical periods have different literary topics and styles, as well as different cultural and intellectual backgrounds.

One of the best is 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. It vividly depicts the power struggles, heroic deeds, and complex relationships during the Three Kingdoms period. Another great one is 'Dream of the Red Chamber', which offers deep insights into the life and culture of a wealthy family in feudal China. And 'Water Margin' is also highly regarded, presenting the stories of 108 outlaws and their fight against corruption.

The origins and historical changes of ancient Chinese novels were as follows: 1 Pre-Qin period The Pre-Qin period (11th century B.C. to 21st century B.C.) was the earliest period of Chinese novels. The Spring and Autumn Annals, Zuo Zhuan, Guoyu and other historical books, as well as many poems and Fu in the Book of Songs, all contained a large number of novel elements. In addition, some prose works in the Pre-Qin period also appeared in the form of novels, such as "Mozi's leisure Fu" and "Han Feizi's prominent learning". Qin and Han Dynasties The Qin and Han Dynasties (21st century B.C. to 220A.D.) was the golden age of Chinese novels. Many important novels appeared, such as "Records of the Historian","Han Shu","Water Margins","Journey to the West" and so on. These works formed the basic routine and narrative structure of Chinese novels, laying the foundation for the development of later novels. 3 Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties The Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220 - 589) was the period of development of Chinese novels. Many outstanding novels appeared, such as Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margins, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, etc. The novels of this period not only absorbed foreign cultures but also formed their own unique narrative style and literary form. 4. Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties The Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618 - 1911) were the peak period of Chinese novels. Many great novels appeared, such as Water Margins, Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, etc. The novels of this period were not only numerous but also of high quality, forming a complete system of Chinese novels. Generally speaking, the development of ancient Chinese novels has gone through many stages, from simple narration to complex narration, from prose to novel, from traditional narration to modern narration.

For beginners, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is a great choice. It has a lot of exciting stories about war, strategy, and heroic figures like Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu. The plot is engaging and not too difficult to follow. Another good one is 'Journey to the West'. With its vivid characters such as the Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy, it's very interesting and easy to get into. It also has a lot of adventure elements.

They often have complex characters. In 'Joy of Life', the characters are not simply good or bad. They have their own motives and desires, which are influenced by the historical environment.

Sure. 'Joy of Life' by Mao Ni is a well - known Chinese historical fiction. It combines elements of political intrigue, family drama, and personal growth within a historical setting. The story is full of interesting characters and unexpected plot twists.

One example is 'The Story of the Stone' (also known as 'Dream of the Red Chamber'). It contains complex relationships and a touch of romantic elements within a historical family setting in ancient China. There are also love stories and power struggles that can be seen as a form of 'bloody romance' in a sense as the characters face various fates.

One of the best is 'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque. It vividly depicts the horror and futility of war from the perspective of German soldiers. The descriptions of the trenches and the psychological impact on the young men are very powerful.

I think 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut is among the top World War 2 historical fictions. It's a semi - autobiographical account of Vonnegut's experiences as a prisoner of war. The story jumps around in time, which is a really interesting way to tell about the chaos and absurdity of war. And then there's 'Catch - 22' which, while set during World War 2, also satirizes military bureaucracy. It's full of dark humor and shows the insanity of war.