The Historical Evolution of Manchu Literature

Since the Qing dynasty, Manchu has made brilliant achievements in literature and art. There were hundreds of Manchu writers in the Qing dynasty, which were little known in the past. They have outstanding performances in poetry and prose, novels and operas. Manchu writers began to appear in the early Qing Dynasty, and famous poets in the poetry world included E Mao Rabbit, Yue Duan, Boldu, Selhi and Zhao Wen. Nalan Xingde is known as "the first poet in the early Qing Dynasty" in the field of ci, and his ci is famous for its truthfulness. His ci "Drinking Water Collection" had a great influence in Qing Dynasty and even in modern times.

In the middle of Qing Dynasty, Manchu literature developed more prosperously, and a large number of writers' works emerged, forming an independent literary style and strength. A large number of famous poets, such as Duncheng, Yongzhong and Tie Bao, have emerged in the poetry circle.

Gu Taiqing (Xilinchun), a poetess, is quite famous in the field of ci, and her collection "Fishing Songs in the East China Sea" has received rave reviews. Among the Eight Banners poets, there is a reputation of "male capacity (Nalanxingde, word Rong Ruo), female is too clear in spring (Gu is too clear in spring)". Among them, Cao Xueqin's Dream of Red Mansions and Wenkang's Biography of Heroes of Children are well-known works and occupy an extremely important position in the history of China's novels. He Bange's short classical Chinese novel "Night Talk with Record" is also an important work in Qing Dynasty novels. In addition, a large number of Manchu translation works have appeared, which has become the result of Manchu-Chinese cultural exchanges. Lin Qing, a famous prose writer, appeared. His "Legend of Karma in Hong Xue" recorded his life experience and thoughts in the form of prose, which was unique.