Between Imagination and History:On the Depiction and Significance of"Dongting Lake"in Novels of Han,Wei and Six Dynasties
During the Han,Wei,and Six Dynasties,the depiction of"Dongting Lake"in novels primarily comprised fantastical and romanticized other worldly spaces,distinctly regional humanistic spaces,and mysterious,unique spaces of belief.This blend im-bued the descriptions with a sense of wonder,mystery,and romance.Several factors influenced the literary portrayal of Dongting Lake during this era,including the rise in economic and political status,the discovery of southern geography,the prevalence of Bud-dhist and Daoist cultures,the trend of reclusion,and a cultural preference for broad and diverse interests.The cultural significance of these depictions can be summarized in four points:they reflect contemporary understanding of the Dongting Lake region,shape the collective memory expression of Dongting Lake in conjunction with poetry and geographical records,and expand the scope and per-spective of literary expression,and provide rich material for future literature.
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