Chinese novels
Asian literary works
Chinese novels are works of long-form fiction written in Chinese or originating from Chinese literary tradition.
The term often refers specifically to classical works like *Journey to the West* and *Dream of the Red Chamber*, though it encompasses contemporary fiction as well.
In online contexts, Chinese novels frequently means web novels—serialized fiction in genres like cultivation fantasy, romance, and martial arts: I've been reading Chinese novels about immortal cultivators.
- Romance of the Three KingdomsClassical Chinese historical novel
- ConfucianismChinese ethical philosophy
- FolkloreInherited cultural narratives
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Taoism · Romance · Allegory · Cultural Revolution · red guards · Symbolism · Qing dynasty · martial arts
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