Storytelling usually referred to a literary form that narrated historical events, characters, cultures, etc. through narration, description, dialogue, etc. The purpose of telling history was to show the readers the historical background, social style, cultural customs, etc. of the time through the descriptions of historical events and characters to help the readers better understand history and culture.
A novel was a literary work that used fictional plots as the main form to show the character's personality, thoughts, emotions, etc. through the description of characters, events, and environments, and then triggered the reader's resonance and thinking. The novel was featured by its rich plot, distinct characters, and detailed description of the environment, which could arouse the readers 'interest and desire to read.
Both historical narration and novels were literary works. The difference between them was in the form of expression, purpose, and target audience. The storytelling mainly targeted the readers, such as history lovers and culture lovers, to show the charm of history and culture to the readers by narrating historical events and characters, while the novel mainly targeted a wide range of readers to arouse the readers 'thoughts and resonance through fictional plots and characters.
Some novels would tell the story of the protagonist traveling to the past to change history. These novels often used the protagonist's ability and wisdom to try to prevent some important events from happening or to change the course of history, thus having a profound impact on the entire world.
Some of the famous historical novels include Lord Snow Eagle, Startling Step by Step, Full-time Expert, Battle Through the Heavens, and so on. The protagonists of these novels all traveled to different eras and used their abilities to change the course of history. At the same time, some interesting love stories happened.
A novel that traveled through history and changed it was a novel form that was full of imagination and adventurous spirit. Through the protagonist's experience, the readers could feel the weight of history and the impermanence of life.
The novel '1984' was written by George Orwell. It was published in 1949. The book is set in a dystopian future where the government, known as Big Brother, has total control over the people. It explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the loss of individual freedom.
The Secret History of Yongzheng is a novel and not an official history. Yongzheng was an emperor of the Qing Dynasty, and his secret history was written into a novel about how he won the political struggle and established his own dynasty. Although this novel had a certain historical background and fictional elements, it was not an official history but a literary work.
The history of a novel can be very complex. Generally, it often starts with an author's inspiration, which could come from personal experiences, historical events, or just vivid imagination. For example, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen was influenced by the social norms and class structures of her time. Novels have evolved over time in terms of themes, styles, and the way they are written. In earlier times, novels might have been more focused on moral lessons, while modern novels can cover a vast range of topics from science fiction concepts to deep psychological explorations.
The history of the novel website could be traced back to the early 1990s, when the number of novel websites on the Internet was very limited. With the rise of online literature, more and more novel websites began to emerge. Some of the more famous ones included Yuewen Group and Qidian Chinese Network.
Around 2000, novel websites began to appear in China, and some of them began to provide paid reading services, allowing readers to freely choose their favorite novels to read. With the development of the internet, these novel websites gradually developed and became an important platform for online literature.
Around 2010, China's Internet began to transform into a mobile service, and mobile service for novel websites began to be gradually introduced. These mobile services not only made the reading experience more convenient for readers, but also brought more user traffic to the novel website.
Yuewen Group was established around 2014 and became the leading enterprise in China's online literature industry. It continued to expand its business scope through acquisition and merger, becoming one of the important players in the field of online literature.
Around 2018, Qidian Chinese Network launched the " Qidian Chinese Network Open Platform ", allowing other websites to enter the novel website market through the open platform, further promoting the market competition of novel websites. At the same time, some new novel websites such as Dumpling Creation and Netease Cloud Reading began to emerge, attracting more and more users through their unique user experience and diverse content.
In general, the development of novel websites had witnessed the rise and development of online literature, as well as the changes and evolution of China's Internet industry.
History had a wide range of topics, and one could explore historical events and people from different angles and perspectives. The following are a few possible historical novels:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: It narrates the historical events and characters of the Three Kingdoms period, including the Battle of Red Cliff, the Three Visits to the Cottage, and the Three Divides of the World.
" Dream of the Red Chamber ": It narrates the historical background and relationships of the feudal society of the Qing Dynasty, as well as the life and struggles of the aristocratic society.
3 War and Peace: It described the historical events and figures during the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Watermelon and the rise of Vichy France.
History of the Ming Dynasty: It is a historical record of the Ming Dynasty, including important events and figures in the political, economic, cultural, military, and other aspects of the Ming Dynasty.
Records of the Historian: It was an ancient Chinese history book written by Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty. It recorded the historical events and figures from the Xia Dynasty to the Western Han Dynasty. It was the most important book in ancient Chinese history books.
These novels were classics with rich historical backgrounds and profound character descriptions that could inspire readers to understand and think about history.
The greatest novel in history cannot be accurately answered because this question is very subjective and different people will have different answers. But here are some of the novels that are widely regarded as the greatest in history:
1 Dream of the Red Chamber-Qing Dynasty was considered a classic in Chinese literary history.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Luo Guanzhong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty, is considered one of the most influential historical novels in the history of Chinese literature.
3 Water Margins-The Yuan Dynasty is considered one of the most popular heroic novels in the history of Chinese literature.
4 Journey to the West-The Ming Dynasty is considered one of the most popular mythological novels in the history of Chinese literature.
5 The Scholars-The Qing Dynasty's Confucian officialdom as the background is considered one of the most popular satirical novels in the history of Chinese literature.
These novels have their own unique influence and literary value, so they are widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in history.
The Romance of Ancient Chinese History was a novel and not a history book. The novel is a fictional art form that tells stories through exaggeration, imagination, and fictional plots. Although novels may involve historical events and characters, they are usually a re-description or adaptation of historical events and characters, adding the author's own imagination and views. Therefore, there was a big difference between novels and official history.
Usually, the author who adapted the official history into a novel was a man-made author. Therefore, whether the novel was called "official history" depended on the reader's evaluation and recognition of the novel. Some people may think that the novel is similar to official history and call it "official history", while others think that the novel is different from official history or does not conform to historical facts, so they call it "unofficial history".
However, in some cases, the author may deliberately ignore certain details or plots or reinterpret or arrange historical events, thus causing readers to doubt the authenticity of the novel. In this case, the author needs to clearly explain the authenticity and accuracy of the novel to the reader or it will be regarded as a fictional novel.
Therefore, it was up to the reader's opinion and judgment whether or not to regard the adaptation of official history into a novel as "official history".