A brief discussion on travel genre in ancient Mongolian literature
https://doi.org/10.53315/2782-3377-2025-5-1-39-51
Abstract
Travel literature often combines factual accounts and artistic expression to narrate the fascinating events and experiences of kings, nobles, scholars, and historical figures during their journeys. This ancient tradition was not only widespread in the Mongolian language but also extensively developed in Tibetan. Additionally, such works in Mongolian literature reflect religious practices, social interactions, and cultural exchanges. This paper will discuss in detail the artistic characteristics and historical development of Mongolian travel literature based on research. Travel literature combines documentary and artistic methods, enriching the worldview, emotions, and feelings of Mongolian people with artistic depictions. The artistic characteristics of Mongolian travel literature are mainly expressed in poetic form, which brings readers into the atmosphere of the journey and brings the feeling of the journey to life. Mongolian travel literature is not only a geographical map, but also a powerful means of expressing the psychology and social relations of Mongolian people at that time.
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