Chapter 693 How Can You, a Chinese Writer, Write Western Fantasy Literature?

Fang Minghua shook his head after hearing this.

"No, I'm currently writing a Western fantasy novel, mainly for teenagers."

"Western fantasy magic? In the UK, there is a professor at Oxford University named John Ronald Riel Tolle. In the 1950s, he wrote a series of novels called "The Lord of the Rings", about the legendary world of Middle-earth. The legendary story involves a lot of magic," Li Hongying said.

"Oh, I've seen that series." Fang Minghua replied.

"Chairman Fang, have you read it? It seems that there is no Chinese translation in China, right?" Zhao Yiheng interjected.

Before Fang Minghua spoke, Li Hongying explained to her husband.

"Teacher Fang must have read the English version, his English is excellent!"

My English is good, but I have never read the English version of "The Lord of the Rings". I just let it slip.

However, when Fang Minghua saw Li Hongying's explanation, he didn't correct it. He couldn't say that he had read it and the Chinese version would be published in a few years, right?

"Chairman Fang, I'm a little curious. Western fantasy novels like "The Lord of the Rings" are based on traditional Western culture and have a strong Western literary style. Why would you write a novel like this?" Zhao Yiheng asked his question .

Fang Minghua heard the hidden meaning of Zhao Yiheng.

How can you, a Chinese writer, write Western fantasy literature?

Who says Chinese people can't write Western fantasy?

If you look at the online articles of later generations, those classic Western fantasies are not written any differently than those written by foreigners, right?

Of course, it seems a bit awkward now that we are in the 1990s.

Fang Minghua was preparing to answer this question, but Li Hongying was busy protecting her teacher.

"Yiheng, why can't Teacher Fang write magic novels? I went to the United States a few years ago and wrote "The Bridge of Lost Dreams" and "The Last Love", and by the way, the vampire story "The Twilight Saga" "The content is all Western, so it is very popular with European and American readers?"

Seeing his beloved wife defending Fang Minghua, Zhao Yiheng smiled and did not argue. Fang Minghua also explained that he wrote it for fun, mainly for his two children.

After sitting for a while, Li Hongying and her husband left politely. Fang Minghua sent them to the gate and then went back.

"Yiheng, why do you keep questioning Teacher Fang today? No!" Li Hongying held her husband's arm and complained in a low voice.

"I'm not questioning, I'm telling the truth! Although magical novels are not serious literature, they are influenced by traditional European culture. The Lord of the Rings is rooted in the soil of Western Christian culture and draws nutrients from Nordic mythology. It has a Christian flavor and obvious mythological characteristics, and is also influenced by Gothic novels. Is this something that a Chinese writer who has not lived in Europe for a long time can possess? "

"Let me tell you, those weird magic terms are enough for Fang Minghua to think about. Maybe he could write them as the Supreme Lord is urgent as a law or something."

After listening to her husband's words, Li Hongying laughed.

Nowadays, zombie and ghost movies are popular in Hong Kong. It is common to see the actor playing the mage biting off his fingers to add buff to the mahogany sword, and drawing magic talismans on yellow paper. Just before the demons and monsters approach with their teeth and claws, the mage mouths the mantra: "The Supreme Lord is urgent." Urgent as a rule!"

I saw a golden light flashing at the point pointed by the wooden sword or talisman, and the monsters and ghosts that were hit would disappear into thin air.

If this thing appeared in a Western fantasy magic novel, it would be really nondescript.

However, Li Hongying is still very determined: "I believe that Teacher Fang can definitely write a very authentic Western fantasy novel! He has this ability!"

"Oh, you have so much admiration and confidence in your teacher?

"Of course, don't you still admire your teacher, Mr. Bian Zhilin?" Li Hongying retorted.

"That's different. Bian Zhilin is a literary giant in our country!"

"Teacher Fang too! Although he is relatively young, he will definitely become a great writer."

Fang Minghua naturally didn't listen to the conversation between Li Hongying and his wife, but he didn't take it to heart.

There is no point in talking too much. Writing whether readers like it or not is the best proof.

In the evening, Song Tangtang came back with her two children, and Fang Minghua told his wife that Li Hongying and her new husband came to visit her during the day.

Song Tangtang was a little surprised when he heard this.

"Ah? Hongying is married? You said that man was a graduate student at the Academy of Social Sciences in the early 1980s? He must be in his early forties this year, right? Why did she marry a man who is nearly ten years older than herself?"

"As long as two people love each other, does age matter? Look, Shi Tiiesheng and Chen Ximi are only ten years apart. With Shi Tiiesheng's body, they still love each other?"

This is true.

Of course, this was just a small episode. After May Day, Fang Minghua started his coding work again.

There are a total of 7 original books of "Harry Potter". Fang Minghua decided to write the first and second "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" first, but only for Li Li at first. The first manuscript was translated and published in the United States.

This is a super big IP, not only novels, but also movies, TV shows and peripherals, so you need to plan it carefully.

The original work of the first "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was just over 200,000 words. Harry Potter, an orphan whose parents died when he was young, was invited by the magic school Hogwarts to study magic.

And made friends - Ron and Rui. Square, forming a magic iron triangle. He also launched a desperate battle with the villain Voldemort for the Philosopher's Stone (a stone that can make people immortal).

This is the beginning of the Harry Potter series. The protagonists are all shota and lolita. Not to mention that Song Tangtang finds it very interesting, even the two children at home like it very much.

Of course, the most proud and proud one is Ruirui, who is the heroine of the novel!

But she is also dissatisfied. Why did her father set her image in the book as being born in a Muggle family and having no magic talent?

However, her father said that although Rui. Fang has no magic talent, she is very brave, diligent and studious, and is a top student. Later, she learned a lot of magic.

The little girl is very satisfied with this.

Although her academic performance is not even close to that of a top student, and there is a trend of getting closer to a poor student.

In July, the first novel was completed, and Fang Minghua was not in a hurry to hand it over to Shengshi Books-he did not plan to publish a Chinese version immediately.

Let's wait until this book becomes popular abroad, anyway, the copyright is in his hands.

On July 10, Li Li, who was in the United States, came back from summer vacation, and the next day she couldn't wait to come to Fang Minghua's house.

Because a few days ago, Fang Minghua said on the phone that he wrote a very interesting Western fantasy magic novel and wanted to publish it in the United States.

"Western fantasy magic? Is it similar to the "Lord of the Rings" series written by British writers?" Li Li asked on the phone.

"Not quite the same. My book is mainly written for children. You can read it yourself after you come back from summer vacation."

Li Li was of course very interested in the novel written by Fang Minghua, so she came over.

But Fang Minghua was not at home. He was on a business trip.