A Study On The Classical Chinese Martial Novels In Qing Dynasty

In Qing Dynasty,classical Chinese martial arts novels with extensive contents and varied styles were created by numerous writers,being the great treasure in the history.There are two kinds of classical Chinese martial arts novels in Qing Dynasty classical Chinese martial arts novels and classical Chinese swordsmen novels.The classic Chinese martial arts novels focus on showing the philosophical connotation of “overcoming hardness with softness” and “diamond cuts diamond” by describing swordsmen's martial fighting,which present the greatness of Chinese martial.Classical Chinese swordsmen novels focus on the practice of swordsmanship and morality of swordsmen.Qing classical Chinese swordsmen novels create various typical swordsmen characters,some enforcing justice,some upholding positive principles,some living in seclusion,some making living as bodyguards,among which swordswomen are the most special.Swordsmen and swordswomen influence the society in their own ways.The classic Chinese martial art novels in Qing Dynasty serve as a link between past and future,taking the essence of previous novels and adapting to the trend of times.The classic Chinese martial novels in Qing Dynasty have a profound effect on the modern martial art novels.