Literary Forms · LT600

Classical Fiction

Narrative masterworks from Six Dynasties strange tales to epic Ming-Qing novels.

32works

6sub-forms

6dynasties

Sub-forms

LT601Tales of the StrangeAnecdotal sketches and supernatural tales of the Han, Wei, and Jin periods.12 works · Jin—Northern and Southern
  • A New Account of Tales of the World: Chanting of Snow
  • A New Account of Tales of the World: Supreme and Exquisite Words
  • A New Account of Tales of the World: Guan Ning Severing the Mat
LT602Tang–Song TalesPolished classical Chinese novellas featuring intricate plots and romance.10 works · Tang—Ming
  • Record of the World Inside the Pillow
  • Story of Yingying / Encounter with a Fairy
  • Legend of the Curly-Bearded Guest · The Three Heroes of the Dusty Realm
LT603Vernacular StoriesVernacular storytellers' prompt-books reflecting urban culture and morals.5 works · Song—Ming
  • Stories to Awaken the World · Du Shiniang Sinks the Jewel Box in Anger
  • Popular Stories from the Capital · The Carved Jade Guanyin
  • Popular Stories · The Wrongful Execution of Cui Ning / Fifteen Strings of Cash
LT604Chapter NovelsGrand episodic chapter-bound novels representing the pinnacle of Chinese fiction.Works in preparation
LT605Qing Tales of WonderSophisticated literary ghost stories and allegories satirizing society.5 works · Qing
  • Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio · Nie Xiaoqian
  • Strange Tales · The Taoist of Mount Lao
  • Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio · Painted Skin
LT606Satirical NovelsSatirical novels critiquing bureaucratic absurdity and civil examinations.Works in preparation

Sub-forms by dynasty

Where each sub-form's works fall across the fifteen dynasties; click an ink dot to open that sub-form at that dynasty.

Classical Fiction · Sub-forms by dynasty
XiaShangZhouQinHanThree KingdomsJinNorthern and SouthernSuiTangTen KingdomsSongYuanMingQing
Tales of the Strange12
Tang–Song Tales10
Vernacular Stories5
Qing Tales of Wonder5
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