Research On The Adaptation Of Contemporary Network Novels By Yue Opera

Empresses in Palace is one of the representative works of network novels.With the popularity of network literature being adapted into TV series,it has created a precedent of domestic "the heroine is a master in the harem" and occupied a leading position in the TV series market during the recent years.Yue Opera Theatre of Shanghai adapted the drama version of the Yue Opera Zhen Huan which has followed from the hit TV series.This thesis takes the Yue Opera Zhen Huan as a case to analyze the gains and losses of the dramatic the current adaptation of network novels,and provides reference methods and suggestions for the dramatic adaptation of network novels on its empirical significance.The repertoire adaptation of Yue Opera is contemporary,and the process of adaptation is the second creation.First of all,the theme of the selection and adaptation not only conforms to the characteristics of Yue Opera,but also caters to the current market demand.Most prevailing network novels and TV series are deeply rooted in the public’s hearts.Adaptation of opera is inspired by popular TV series.The combination of the two forms appeal the current market.To move the network novels to the stage of Yue Opera,it is necessary to analyse the factors suitable for the adaptation of Yue Opera from the aspects of lines and character relationships.Secondly,the content of the network novels script should be adjusted according to the actual situation of Yue Opera stage,the comprehensive in-depth study from the story context to thematic reframing.Compared with the network novels Empresses in Palace,the theme of the Yue Opera Zhen Huan has changed from "the power struggles among the concubines " to emotion.The plot is more compact than that of the network novels and has more distinctive characteristics of "successful heroine".Thirdly,the artistic aesthetic value of Zhen Huan,is analysed from the aspects of stage presentation such as the characters’ stage image,the drama structure and set design.Finally,it analyses the shortcomings and enlightenment of Yue Opera Zhen Huan for network novels adaptation from two aspects: the one is loyal to original work,the other is innovation.When the network novel is adapted into an opera work,based on transmitting the spirit of the original work,it is necessary to balance the relationship between the adaptation of the original work and the second creation.At the same time,adapting principles and innovative methods are formulated according to the characteristics of the stage.In the face of opera adaptation,we should be based on the standard of opera and grasp the positive role played by the media in the promotion of opera and the opportunity of the times.