Study On Treasure Writing In Tang Novels

There are many treasures which play an important role in the Tang novels.This thesis takes the description of treasures in the Tang novels as the research object,and probes into the artistic features and cultural implications.The thesis consists of three parts.First,the description of treasures are introduced,including types and functions.Then the second chapter mainly analyzes the literary value.The magic treasure has shaped the unique image,it also plays a role in connecting the structure of the novel,thus forming four main plot patterns.In addition,prophetic narrative,the two-dimensional narrative time and space and the circular narrative structure are typical.The third chapter focuses on the cultural implications.Firstly,it analyzes the profound influence of buddhist stories,buddhist and Taoist thoughts on the plots and themes of treasure stories.Secondly,the vivid folk culture are explored.Again,the exchanges between China and foreign countries were frequent.The influx of exotic treasures and the emergence of hu people reflected the prosperous folk trade and tributary activities.The supernatural function of treasures is also inseparable from foreign culture;Finally,the description of strange treasures coincides with the curious mentality of intellectuals in the Tang Dynasty.