Magic Images in the Ancient Fiction (Chinese Edition)

"Magic Images in the Ancient Fiction". First, explain the scope of the Ancient Fiction, and discuss the relationship between the Ancient Fiction and magic. It demonstrates the image theories both at home and abroad, defines Magic Image, and then analyzes the typicality, aestheticism, mystery and symbolism of the Magic Images. Consequently, several important Magic Images are analyzed, such as peach, mulberry, dog, cock, sword, mirror, abracadabra, and all these images' effects are presented: enlarge the domain of literature aesthetic objectives, highlight the typical aesthetic properties of the Ancient Fiction, and enhance the tendency of mysticism. This book is an exploratory research on Chinese ancient literature and magic culture.