Exploring the Cause of Transmutation From The Biography of LIU to Yu He Ji
The Biography of LIU,a novel appearing in the Tang Dynasty,has been adapted in various forms since.Among them,the legend Yu He Ji in the Ming Dynasty is the one that is relatively closest to the original version and has the highest artistic achievement.The evolution from The Biography of LIU to Yu He Ji is influenced by the stylis-tic characteristics,the mentality of the creators and the atmosphere of the times.The legendary system prompts Yu He Ji to add characters and refine the plot.In order to meet the needs of the stage performance,the author of Yu He Ji needs to design a more reasonable and highly coincidental plot,to change the characters and make it more funny to adapt to the aesthetic orientation of the civic class.Due to the change of the creator's status and mentality,the theme of the work has changed from political reflection to personal ideal.Yu He Ji praises free love and emphasizes loyalty and virginity,which is deeply influenced by the social morality of the Ming Dynasty.
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