Chapter 696 Fantasy Literature
Fang Minghua looked at him and said in a very calm tone: "Of course I hope this book becomes a masterpiece, but as I said just now, it is not the author who has the final say whether it can become a masterpiece. Its literary value It must pass the test of time.”
“I quite agree with Minghua’s words,” Liu Guowei said: “No matter what book it is or who writes it, it must pass the test of time! But."
He suddenly changed the subject.
"There are two young people who are very eye-catching in the literary world now. They write novels one after another. One is Wang Shuo. The so-called ruffian literature, with an attitude of "I am a gangster, who am I afraid of". As a It’s really annoying and unreasonable for a famous writer to act like a gangster.”
Wang Shuo was scolded again.
But he has been scolded too much, so he probably doesn’t care anymore.
"The other one is Minghua. I still admire Minghua very much. Liu Guowei squeezed out a smile on his somewhat rigid face:
"The early "Youth", "Crossing the Guandong" ", to "Skywalker", as well as "The Piano of Steel" and "In the Name of the People" published in the past two years are all good works with realism. I thought he would continue to hold high the banner of realism and write more profound literary works, but suddenly he changed his writing style and wrote "The Worry-Relief Grocery Store", euphemistically called a fantasy novel? "
"Ten years ago, you also wrote a novel called "The Legend of Wukong", which is also called a fantasy novel, but I personally think that this is a waste of classics! If you were still young at that time, but now you are the vice chairman of the Writers Association and a well-known writer in the literary world, why are you still not doing your job properly? You can't be like Wang Shuo. ”
At the end of the speech, Liu Guowei looked heartbroken.
It seems like an elder is instructing the younger generation who are not doing their job properly.
Fang Minghua couldn't stand this kind of "dad-like" teaching.
You can point out the problems and shortcomings in what I write, and I can understand your personal views, whether they are correct or not, but don’t always act like an elder and point your fingers.
Fang Minghua thought of this, put the manuscript aside and looked at the other party:
"Since Chairman Liu has repeatedly mentioned fantasy literature, it is necessary for me to introduce it in detail."
"Fantasy literature is a new term in China, but it actually has a long history abroad. Its origins can be traced back to Greek mythology and Roman mythology (especially Homer's "The Odyssey"), Nordic mythology (Germanic mythology) epics such as "Beowulf", and the Finnish epic "Kalevala""
"The earliest surviving Western literature. His work is the epic "Gilgamesh" of the Sumerian civilization about 2500 BC. It is the world's first great heroic legend. It records the loss of Gilgamesh's friend Ankidu, and then sets out to explore the world as a warrior. The eternal journey of the true meaning of life and death. This theme of pursuing immortality, as well as the appearance of Mr. Lin’s gods, are all faithful embodiments of fantasy elements.”
The conference room was much quieter, and only Fang Minghua’s voice was heard: "Fantasy novels, serious novels, swords and magic, modern fantasy, etc.
"What I am talking about are all foreign. In fact, our country also has them in ancient times. For example, "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is a novel with rich content and style. The unique ancient masterpieces can be called the originators of Chinese fantasy and magic literature, such as "The Biography of Emperor Mu" and "The Story of Ten Continents in the Sea", including the well-known "Journey to the West" which is actually a fantasy literature. ”
"The "The Legend of Wukong" I wrote is actually an adaptation of one fantasy literature into another fantasy literature. Is there anything wrong? To tell you the truth, I have been not doing my job recently and wrote another fantasy novel." Fang Minghua Finally said.
There was slight laughter in the conference room.
This Minghua is indeed very eloquent.
People say that Lao Qin is not good at words, and he is simply an anomaly.
"Minghua, the so-called fantasy literature you mentioned is actually a type of popular literature." Liu Guowei couldn't help interrupting him again: "In my eyes, popular literature is like martial arts and romance. It’s not literature at all!”
This idea is so stubborn.
In a few years, when online literature comes out, won’t it piss you off?
"Chairman Liu, please don't say so absolutely. Who said that popular literature is not classic? Then, let me ask you, the four famous works: "Journey to the West" and "Water Margin" were not called "Journey to the West" and "Water Margin" in the Ming Dynasty. Popular novels, hundreds of years have passed, and they are now masterpieces!"
"This" Liu Guowei was dumbfounded.
You must know that "Journey to the West" and "Water Margin" were not to be seen in those days. They were not collected at all in the "Sikuquanshu" compiled during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty!
It's not as good as "Xijing Miscellaneous Notes", "Sou Shen Ji", and "Taiping Guang Ji". But now it has become a literary masterpiece, and it is still a classic!
"Okay, Minghua, let's stop arguing. You can continue your speech." At this time, Zhang Xianliang, the leader of this group, spoke.
Fang Minghua nodded, glanced at Liu Guowei, who looked a little livid, smiled, picked up the manuscript and continued to read it.
"Sales", "Market" and "Quality" are three key points regarding the concept of bestsellers. It is believed that sales volume is decisive for bestsellers, and an open and mature book market is the prerequisite for the existence of bestsellers"
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Fang Minghua taught these traditional writers a lesson.
After the afternoon meeting, while having dinner in the hall in the evening, Lu Yao whispered to Fang Minghua: "Minghua, I heard that you beat up Liu Guowei of Province X this afternoon?"
"How do you know?" Fang Minghua was a little surprised.
Lu Yao was assigned to Group 3. The discussion was not even on the same building, and how long had it been?
“You don’t know? This Liu Guowei went to Wang Meng to complain. Isn’t Wang Meng in the same group as us? Let me hear it.”
Damn it!
Isn’t that the case? You still have to go to the leaders of the Writers Association to complain about this trivial matter?
"I guess you don't know. Liu Guowei is highly respected in the literary world of X Province. To be criticized so publicly by you is probably a bit embarrassing."
Fang Minghua was speechless after hearing this.
Just this much magnanimity?
This is really incomparable to Wang Meng.
Look, people have turned 60, and they are still arguing with a bunch of young people in newspapers and magazines. No matter whether what they say is reasonable or not, at least they are not using their own identity to pressure others.
But you don’t need to pay attention to this kind of person anymore. Fortunately you are not in Qin Province, otherwise I will kill you.
After dinner, Fang Minghua was just about to go upstairs to his room when he saw Wang Meng coming over.
"Minghua."
"Chairman Wang."
"After dinner, let's go out to eat together?" Wang Meng took the initiative to invite.
"Okay, let's take a walk."
The two left the hotel and took a walk nearby.
It is summer now, and the water is full of lotus flowers in full bloom, which really echoes the poem: "The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red."
As the two walked out of the corridor, they heard Wang Meng say: "Minghua, I heard that during your group discussion today, you had an argument with Chairman Liu of Province X?"
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