A Multidimensional Interpretation of A New Story of the Stone Based on Corpus Analysis

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As a traditional science fiction novel, A New Story of the Stone blends old and new elements. This study employs quantitative descriptions to reveal that the novel's language is rich, vivid, and concise. In terms of narrative features, the novel inherits the traditional Chinese chapter-novel structure and maintains a strong focus on scene descriptions. However, it also reflects Western influences by paying attention to the portrayal of characters' psychological activities. The novel's social utility is pronounced, as it celebrates the dissemination of advanced technology, pursues the ideal society, reflects on societal improvements, and critiques the current society and backward traditional culture.