Study on Preface and Postscript of Joke Novels in Ming and Qing Dynasties
A large number of joke novels emerged in the Ming and Qing dynasties.The preface and postscript of the novels reflect the anti-educational and anti-punitive tendencies in terms of the writing purpose,reflecting a focus transformation from utilitarian role of jokes to the style of jokes themselves.The preface and postscript have diverse literary features,not only with the fresh and refined style of small essays,but also with the simulation and transformation of the Eight-part writing style.While quoting classics and history,they also embody the popular literary characteristics of popular literature,demonstrating the characteristics of the culmination of Ming and Qing literature.They are also closely related to the development of novels in promoting communication and mutual proof of communication.On a whole,the preface and postscript are of high value,and worth of studying.
Ming and Qing dynastiesjoke novelspreface and postscriptliterary characteristics
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