What do you think is the most classic love story in the history of literature?

In the long history of mankind, literary works have always been an important carrier for recording and inheriting human emotions. Among them, love story is undoubtedly the most appealing and charming literary type. From the fairy love in ancient myths and legends to the romantic love in modern cities, countless classic love stories have left a strong impression in the history of literature. So, which love story is the most classic in the history of literature?

To select the most classic love stories in the history of literature, we have to mention the ancient Greek myths and legends-Iliad and Odyssey. This epic tells the love story of Achilles, the hero of the Trojan War, and his lover thetis. Thetis is the daughter of Poseidon nereus. She was born in the arms of Argo ship hero Poerxiusi, so she is also Athena's niece. Thetis's beauty and wisdom attracted the pursuit of many heroes, but she finally chose the handsome and brave Achilles. However, due to fate, Achilles was cursed for offending the gods in the Trojan War and lost his former glory. In order to save his beloved Achilles, thetis resolutely went to the underworld to find a way to lift the curse. With her efforts, Achilles was able to return to the world, but thetis became a bubble in the sea because of her long absence. This touching love eventually became the most unforgettable classic in Greek mythology.

In addition to ancient Greek myths and legends, there is also a classic love story in English literature-Romeo and Juliet. The play, adapted from Shakespeare's novel of the same name, tells the story of a pair of young lovers Romeo and Juliet who fall in love and kill each other against the background of family hatred. Despite the opposition of his family, he bravely pursued true love and finally embarked on a tragic ending. With his unique literary talent, Shakespeare vividly described this tragic love story, making Romeo and Juliet one of the most influential love stories in the history of English literature and even the world literature.

In the history of modern literature, there are many well-known love stories, such as the love between quasimodo and Esmeralda in Notre Dame by Hugo, a French writer, and the love between Raskolnikov and Sonia in Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky, a Russian writer. These works have become an indispensable part of the world literature treasure house because of their profound discussion of human nature and touching love stories.

Of course, we can't ignore the love story in China's literary history. The love entanglement among Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai in A Dream of Red Mansions is regarded as the most touching love story in the history of China's classical novels. Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu have pure and profound feelings. They are still bravely pursuing true love under the shackles of feudal ethics. However, fate made man, Lin Daiyu eventually died of illness, and Jia Baoyu became a monk after his family went bankrupt. This touching love story has become an eternal classic in the history of China literature.

To sum up, there are many classic love stories in the history of literature, each with its own characteristics and touching feelings. Whether it is the love between thetis and Achilles in ancient Greek mythology, Romeo and Juliet in English literature, Notre Dame and Dream of Red Mansions in modern literature, these love stories have become the most classic chapters in the history of literature with their unique charm and profound discussion of human nature.