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"I"in Absentia——Evading of First-person Narration in Chinese Ancient Novels

Ying Li

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Abstract

Chinese ancient novels mostly start with the third-person omniscient narration,lacking of first-person narration,which is typical compared with western contemporary novels and Chinese classic novels.The art of these novels as well as Chinese traditional culture may cause such a phenomenon.

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Chinese ancient novels mostly start with the third-person omniscient narration,lacking of first-person narration,which is typical compared with western contemporary novels and Chinese classic novels.The art of these novels as well as Chinese traditional culture may cause such a phenomenon.

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Chinese ancient novels mostly start with the third-person omniscient narration,lacking of first-person narration,which is typical compared with western contemporary novels and Chinese classic novels.The art of these novels as well as Chinese traditional culture may cause such a phenomenon.

Key concepts: Narrative, Literature, Phenomenon, First person, Chinese culture, Art, History, Philosophy

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