Research on Chen Hongxu's Collection of Classical Chinese Novels Record of Cold Night in Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties

Chen Hongxu's Record of Cold Night is a collection of classical Chinese novels with great influence in late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. Its works narrate the social reality before and after the demise of the Ming Dynasty,reflect the civilians' difficult life after being ravaged by the bandits and thieves,and express author's deep nostalgia for the Ming dynasty,as well as convey his loyalty and national integrity to the Ming. Meanwhile,they also expose a series of social problems such as official corruption,social morality degeneration,and superficial writing style after the mid-Ming. The works put forward some insightful political commentary,history and poetry theory with pretty high value. The works adopt straight,simple and elegant way of narration,which is worthy of our great attention and in-depth study.