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Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art ›› 2017, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (1): 180-188.

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A Study of Acoustic Narrative in A dream of Red Mansions

Yang Zhiping    

  1. the School of Literature, Jiangxi Normal University (Nanchang 330022, China)
  • Online:2017-01-25 Published:2017-11-11
  • About author:Yang Zhiping is an associate professor of the School of Literature, Jiangxi Normal University (Nanchang 330022, China).

Abstract: Acoustic narrative is widely used in A Dream of Red Mansions. It greatly enhances the artistic value of the novel and plays an important role in highlighting the novel's multi-significance. The acoustic narrative in A Dream of Red Mansions promotes the development of the plots, strengthens the characterization, and contributes to improving the poetic significance of the novel. Due attention should be given to the acoustic narrative in reading and studying A Dream of Red Mansions.

Key words: A Dream of Red Mansions, acoustic narrative, plot development, Characterization, significance