What are the connotations of the four classic novels?

1, recommended by Journey to the West:

The Journey to the West is a classical novel of China and one of the "Four Classical Novels" of China. The book tells the story of the Tang Dynasty mage learning from the West and shows the ancient theme of punishing evil and promoting good. The Journey to the West's book was written in the middle of the Ming Dynasty in the16th century. Since its publication, it has been widely circulated in China and around the world, and has been translated into many languages.

2. Recommended by Romance of the Three Kingdoms:

Romance of the Three Kingdoms describes the history of nearly a hundred years from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the beginning of the Western Jin Dynasty. The book reflects the political and military struggle, the infiltration and transformation of various social contradictions in the Three Kingdoms period, summarizes the historical changes of this era and shapes a group of heroes.

In grasping the history of the Three Kingdoms, the author showed an obvious tendency to support Liu and oppose Cao, focusing on the description of Liu Bei Group, praising the main figures of Liu Bei Group and trying to expose and lash Cao Cao. Today, we should dialectically understand the author's tendency to support Liu and oppose Cao. Respecting Liu and opposing Cao is the main tendency of folklore in Luo Guanzhong era, which implies people's hope for the rejuvenation of the Han nationality.

3, "Water Margin" recommended:

This is a heroic symphony; This is a beautiful and ugly mirror; This is a history of struggle; This is a thermometer; This is a portrait of the world; This is an exciting epic.

4. Suggestions in A Dream of Red Mansions:

It is regarded as the most literary achievement of China's classical novels and the peak of China's novel creation. The last forty chapters of A Dream of Red Mansions are regarded as Gao E's sequels. The book is based on the love tragedies of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, and focuses on the process of Jia Ning's prosperity and decline. A comprehensive description of the last human world in feudal society.

The literary value of the four classic novels

The four classic novels are the four practices of China people, and they are a complete road of life practice. From childhood to adolescence, from adolescence to middle age, the four classic novels have grown up with generations.

Lin Daiyu, who is hurt by spring and grieves for autumn, Lu, who was a childhood friend, the Monkey King, who is well-connected, and Zhuge Liang, who is ingenious. These classic characters have long been integrated into the blood and become indelible memories.

China's four classical novels are the treasures of China's traditional culture, the four monuments in the history of China literature and the precious cultural heritage in the world. The stories, scenes and characters in the four classic novels have deeply influenced China people's thoughts and values.

Chairman Mao also spoke highly of Four Great Classical Novels: "Be a clock person, make such friends, have the confidence of Tang Priest, and learn from Four Great Classical Novels."