Jin Yong's Martial Arts Novels - The Reception Process in Vietnam

Abstract

Jin Yong is widely regarded as a master and leader of Chinese martial arts novels, and is one of the most influential writers in contemporary Chinese literature. Despite being written over half a century ago, Jin Yong's martial arts novels continue to captivate readers around the world, including in Vietnam. In Vietnam, Jin Yong's novels were translated and studied very early, possessing many unique features, but researchers have not mentioned much about the reception of Jin Yong's novel in Vietnam. Therefore, this article aims to explore the process of translating, disseminating, and researching Jin Yong's martial arts novels in Vietnam, with the intention of highlighting their appeal and influence in both Chinese popular literature and globally. The main research methods used in this article include sociological methods, data statistical analysis methods, and a combination of descriptive analysis and explanation. The sociological method is employed to examine the relationship between society and writers, translators, works, and translations. The article also analyzes Jin Yong's novels by considering the historical and social background of Vietnam in different eras, as well as the aesthetic preferences and requirements of Vietnamese readers. The data statistical analysis method is utilized to obtain a more scientific and reliable understanding of the entry of Chinese martial arts novels and Jin Yong's novels into Vietnam. Additionally, the method that combines descriptive analysis and explanation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the dissemination, translation, and research of Chinese martial arts novels, specifically focusing on Jin Yong's works in Vietnam. From there, the article affirms, the Jin Yong phenomenon in Vietnam can be seen as a phenomenon that evolves with the times. In recent years, the literary, cultural, and historical value of Jin Yong's martial arts novels has been increasingly recognized by Vietnamese readers and researchers. As an important representative of contemporary Chinese literature, Jin Yong's work serves as a crucial foundation for both his own martial arts novels and for Chinese contemporary literature to maintain a significant presence in the world of Vietnamese translated literature.