novels in which a main character’s name is derived or gains greater meaning from poetry. as always, recommendations are very welcome, for books in any language!
created by mirelloth
last updated June, 2026
The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong, Vol. 1
Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System [人渣反派自救系统]
营业悖论[娱乐圈] Fanservice Paradox
Zhichu Zhichu
这题超纲了 [Beyond the Outline]
木瓜黄 木瓜黄
BE狂魔求生系统
Zhichu
我只喜欢你的人设 I Only Like Your Character Settings
I Like Your Pheromones [我喜欢你的信息素]
引路星 引路星
Kaleidoscope of Death Vol. 1
Xi Zi Xu
死亡万花筒 Kaleidoscope of Death
Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Vol. 1
Priest
杀破狼 [Sha Po Lang]
天涯客 [Tiān Yá Kè] Faraway Wanderers
吉祥纹莲花楼(套装4册)(南派三叔重磅推荐!侠情天后藤萍古风悬疑巅峰之作!十三年江湖一梦,恍然间一笑而空!豆瓣评分8.8!) (Chinese Edition)
Teng Ping
魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī]
二哈和他的白猫师尊
Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 1
list of poetry references (to be updated)
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aw ty!! this is one of my fav things about chinese novels
Oooh what a lovely list! I’ll have to come back to this if I think of anything 💖
yay ty!!
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