A Preliminary Analysis of the Influence of Storytelling Art on Classical Chinese Fiction: A Case Study of Feng Boyu’s Love Story

  • Ge Wang Chinese Department of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK)
Article ID: 4284
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Keywords: Feng Boyu’s Wind Moon Love Novel; Vernacular Novel; Classical Literature Research; Overseas Chinese Nationality

Abstract

The Ming and Qing dynasties were the heyday of classical Chinese novels, and the development of the publishing industry and storytelling art during this period was also an important factor in promoting the peak influence of classical novels.This article is based on the classical novel “FengBoyu’s Love Story of the legend” from the old collection of the Red Leaf Mountain Library in Japan. By analyzing the potential market factors of the published version of this ancient book and the performance factors of storytelling presented in the text. Conduct a case study on the text editing, publishing, and printing of Chinese classical novels, and present personal opinions for researchers to discuss and refer to.

Published
2025-03-17
How to Cite
Wang, G. (2025). A Preliminary Analysis of the Influence of Storytelling Art on Classical Chinese Fiction: A Case Study of Feng Boyu’s Love Story. Learning & Education, 14(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.piscomed.com/index.php/L-E/article/view/4284
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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)
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References

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[2] Written by Anonymous, published by Xiong Longfeng: Feng Boyu Fengyue Xiangsi Novel, (Old Collection of the Hongye Mountain Library in Japan), page 1.

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[5] Xiong Longfeng edited: FengBoyu’s Love Story of the legend, (Old Collection of the Hongyeshan Library in Japan), Ming Dynasty

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[6] Edited by Hong Qingshantang: A Collection of Ancient Novels: Qingpingshantang Word Books, (Shanghai: Shanghai Ancient

Books Publishing House), 1994, 1st edition.

[7] Lian Kuoru, Jia Jianguo, Lian Liru compiled it: “Jianghu Congtan”, (Beijing: Zhonghua Book Company), 2019, 1st edition.

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