Chapter 693 How can you, a Chinese writer, write Western fantasy literature?
Fang Minghua shook his head after hearing this.
"No, I am currently writing a Western fantasy magic novel, mainly for teenagers."
"Western fantasy magic? In the UK, there is a professor at Oxford University named John Ronald Riel Toll wrote a series of novels called "The Lord of the Rings" in the 1950s, which contained a lot of magic in the legendary world of Middle-earth." Li Hongying said.
“Oh, I’ve seen that series.” Fang Minghua replied.
"Chairman Fang, have you read it? It seems that there is no Chinese translation in China, right?" Zhao Yiheng interjected.
Before Fang Minghua spoke, Li Hongying explained to her husband.
"Teacher Fang must have watched the English version. His English is very good!"
My English is good, but I have never watched the English version of "The Devil" "Jie", I just let it slip.
However, when Fang Minghua saw Li Hongying’s explanation, he didn’t correct it. He couldn’t say that he had read it and the Chinese version would be published in a few years, right?
"Chairman Fang, I'm a little curious. Western fantasy novels like "The Lord of the Rings" are based on traditional Western culture and have a strong Western literary style. Why would you write a novel like this?" Zhao Yiheng asked his question .
Fang Minghua heard the hidden meaning of Zhao Yiheng.
How can you, a Chinese writer, write Western fantasy literature?
Who says Chinese people can’t write Western fantasy?
If you look at the later Internet articles, those classic Western fantasy novels are not written any differently by foreigners, right?
Of course, it seems a bit awkward now that we are in the 1990s.
Fang Minghua prepared to answer this question, but Li Hongying was busy protecting her teacher.
"Yi Heng, why can't Teacher Fang write magic novels? I went to the United States a few years ago and wrote "The Bridge of Lost Dreams" and "The Love Between Humans and Ghosts", and by the way, that vampire book The content of the story "Twilight" is all Western, so it is very popular with European and American readers."
Seeing his beloved wife defending Fang Minghua, Zhao Yiheng smiled and did not argue, and Fang Minghua also explained. I wrote it for fun, mainly for my two children to read.
After sitting for a while, Li Hongying and her husband left politely. Fang Minghua sent them to the gate and then went back.
"Yiheng, why do you keep questioning Teacher Fang today? No!" Li Hongying held her husband's arm and complained in a low voice.
“I’m not questioning, I’m telling the truth! Although magic novels are not serious literature, they are influenced by traditional European culture. The Lord of the Rings is rooted in the soil of Western Christian culture and originated from Northern Europe. Drawing nutrition from mythology, it has both Christian and obvious mythological characteristics, and is also influenced by Gothic novels. This is something that a Chinese writer who has not lived in Europe for a long time can possess?"
"I'll give it to you? "Fang Minghua said, those weird magic terms are enough for him to think about. Maybe he can write them as "Tai Shang Laojun is urgent like a law""
After listening to her husband's words, Li Hongying said. "Pfft" he laughed.
Zombie ghost movies are now popular in Hong Kong. It is common to see the actor playing the mage biting off his fingers to add buff to the mahogany sword, and drawing magic talismans on yellow paper. Just before the demons and monsters approach with their teeth and claws, the mage mouths the mantra: "The Supreme Lord is as anxious as the law"!
I saw a golden light flashing at the point pointed by the wooden sword or talisman, and the monsters and monsters that were hit would disappear into thin air.
If this thing appeared in a Western fantasy magic novel, it would be really nondescript.
However, Li Hongying is still very determined: "I believe that Teacher Fang can definitely write a very authentic Western fantasy novel! He has this ability!"
"Oh, you admire your teacher so much. Are you confident?
“Of course, don’t you still admire your teacher, Mr. Bian Zhilin? "Li Hongying retorted.
"That's different. Bian Zhilin is a literary giant in our country!" "So is Teacher Fang! Although he is relatively young, he will definitely become a great literary giant."
Of course Fang Minghua didn't listen to Li Hongying and his wife. conversation, but didn’t take it to heart.
It is useless to talk too much. Writing whether readers like it or not is the best proof.
Song Tangtang came back with her two children in the evening, and Fang Minghua told his wife that Li Hongying and her newlywed husband came to visit her during the day.
Song Tangtang was a little surprised when he heard this.
"Ah? Hongying is married? You said that man was a graduate student at the Academy of Social Sciences in the early 1980s? Then he must be in his early forties this year, right? Why did she marry a man who is nearly ten years older than her? A man who is 10 years old? "
"As long as they love each other, does age matter? You see, Shi Tiesheng and Chen Ximi are only ten years apart, and they still love each other despite their physical appearance. "
That's true.
Of course this was just a small episode. After May Day, Fang Minghua started his coding work again.
There are a total of 7 original books of "Harry Potter". Fang Minghua decided to write the first and second "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" first, but only for Li Li at first. The first manuscript was translated and published in the United States.
This is a super big IP, not only novels, but also movies, TV shows and peripherals, so you need to plan it carefully.
The original work of the first "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was just over 200,000 words. Harry Potter, an orphan whose parents died when he was young, was invited by the magic school Hogwarts to go there. Learn magic.
And made friends - Ron and Rui. Square, forming a magic iron triangle. He also launched a desperate battle with the villain Voldemort for the Philosopher's Stone (a stone that can make people immortal).
This is the beginning of the Harry Potter series. The protagonists are all shota, lolita and so on. Not to mention that Song Tangtang found it very interesting to watch, and even the two children at home liked it very much.
Of course, the most proud and proud person is Ruirui, she is the heroine of the novel!
But she is also dissatisfied. Why did her father set up her image in the book to be born in a Muggle family and have no magical talent?
But I heard from my father that although Rui Fang has no magic talent, he is very brave, diligent and studious, and is a good student. Later he learned a lot of magic.
The little girl is very satisfied with this.
Although her academic performance is simply not comparable to that of a top student, and there is a tendency to move closer to a poor student.
By July, the first novel was completely completed, and Fang Minghua was not in a hurry to hand it over to Shengshi Books—he did not plan to publish a Chinese version immediately.
Let’s wait until this book becomes popular abroad. Anyway, the copyright is in your hands.
On July 10th, Li Li, who was in the United States, came back from her summer vacation and couldn’t wait to come to Fang Minghua’s house the next day.
Because on the phone a few days ago, Fang Minghua said that he was writing a very interesting Western fantasy magic novel and wanted to publish it in the United States.
"Western fantasy magic? Is it similar to the "Lord of the Rings" series written by British writers?" Li Li asked on the phone.
"It's different. I mainly wrote this book for children. You can read it yourself after you come back from summer vacation."
Of course Li Li was very interested in the novel written by Fang Minghua, so she came over.
But Fang Minghua was not at home, he was on a business trip.
(End of this chapter)