当代中国网络历史小说的叙事研究

Abstract

In this paper, 8 works appears around 2006 which is the flourishing period of Chinese Internet historical novels, are the main research objects. They are Meng Hui Da Qing(2004-2005), Treading On Thin Ice (2005), Empresses in the Palace(2006-2007), Hui Dao Ming Chao Dang Wangye(2006-2008), Theft of the Ming Empire(2007-2008), Ji Pin Jia Ding(2007-2008), Qing Yu Nian(2007-2008), Nirvana in Fire(2006-2007). The paper analyzed spatiotemporal, characters, plots to probe rules of Chinese internet historical novels and audience psychology. Furthermore, the purpose of this research is to realize innovation of Chinese internet literature research from the dual dimension of microcosmic and macroscopic angles. On the perspective of Elitism, internet historical novels might be kind of kitsch for netizens. But on the perspective of Populism, it is kind of disenchantment with the real world. An excellent internet historical novel must be based on rigorous system construction and values supported by each other. The protagonists of the internet historical novels are apt to have obvious superiority. The superiority of female characters embodies on love lives, but male characters not only have to have wonderful love but also achieve great successes. The difference of character arrangement reflects that the appeal of female readers is love, but male readers prefer to get spiritual sustenance of personal success and patriotism from the novels. In internet historical novels, plots about love tend to be arranged according to gender of readers. The frame of mind that Dare not to love, but desire to be loved is enlarged in internet historical novels. The protagonists of the internet historical novels never lack plots of love. In addition, different versions of encouragement plots tend to be provided for readers in internet historical novels. The plots of changing the course of history in the novels which provoke people to pursue power, money and belief turn to be reforming political system, promoting the economic development, reforming military system and spreading enlightenment thoughts specifically in the internet historical history.