The Concept Of Taoism Immortal And The Immortal Novels Before Tang Dynasty

This thesis take the Immortal novels before Tang as the research object, by perusing the text, toexplore the concept of Taoism Immortal and its impact.The whole article is divided into Introduction andbody two parts. The introduction section includes the definition of related concepts, current research andresearch methods.The body part is divided into four chapters:Chapter I The evolution of the concepts of Taoism immortal before Tang dynasty and the reasonof the immortal novel’s prosperity:to do one combing research on the evolution of the concepts of Taoismimmortal and the development of immortal novels.Chapter II The plot mode of the immortal novels before Tang dynasty:The pursuit of immortalityis the core of Taoism,then the encounter with immortal is the main plot of the immortal novels.The mainmethods of seek immortality are taking miracle drug,self-cultivation and doing good things;the testencountered in the seek of immortal and the result of the seek of immortal.The plot of the encounter withimmortal includes straying into wonderland,the coming of nymphs and inviting mortal to wonderland in thedream.Considerations for literature,immortal novels explain the reason that mortals encounter withimmortals is repaying an obligation or an romantic encounter or marriage.And the result of this kind ofimmortal novels is almost always leave.Chapter III The type of immortal and wonderland in the immortal novels before Tangdynasty:Immortal novels construct a wonderland where there are different concept of time and space andmany kinds of immortals by unique imagination. As the change of social environment and the enhancement of secular utilitarian temptation,mortals’ desire become stronger and stronger.On thecontrary,the concept s of Taoism immortal become secular and humane step by step.In these novels,mortalswho can become immortal change from emperor to every mortal.The distance between earth andwonderland get more and more closer.Chapter IV The Cultural meaning and impact of the immortal novels before Tang dynasty:Underthe influence of the concept of Taoism Immortal,the immortal novels before Tang dynasty reflect more careof human nature and life consciousness.Its unique concept of time and space had a profound impact on thelater literature.