Influence of Folklore On Other Media
Chinese folklore has provided inspiration for Chinese writers and poets for centuries. Folk songs which were originally partnered with dance and other styles of performing arts, provided inspiration for courtly poetry. Classical fiction began in the Han dynasty and was modeled after oral traditions, while Mongol and Ming dramatic plays were influenced by folk plays.
Modern iterations of traditional Chinese stories can be found internationally as well as in native Chinese literature. Laurence Yep’s The Magic Paintbrush, Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior, and Walt Disney Pictures’ Mulan all borrow from Chinese folklore traditions.
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