What is a characteristic of ming novels? they contain illustrations. there are fifty-five chinese characters per page. they were all written by hongwu. they are divided into chapters.?

When the novel made its first appearance in the 1700s, why did it appeal to people of all classes? people could identify with the stories of everyday life. people were entertained by reading about the lives of nobles. people preferred stories that were thoughtful, not full of action. people were excited to read about great historical figures.