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Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330–c.
Known for: The Four Great Classical Novels of China (Chinese Edition)
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The Four Great Classical Novels of China (Chinese Edition)
The Four Great Classical Novels of China comprise Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, Dream of the Red Chamber, and Journey to the West. These works represent the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature, offering profound depictions of society, vivid character portrayals, and exceptional artistic achievement. Together, they form a cornerstone of Chinese cultural heritage, reflecting the social and human landscapes from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties through the Qing dynasty.
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Part I: Romance of the Three Kingdoms — The Epic of Strategy and Loyalty
In *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, Luo Guanzhong paints the turbulent epoch of the late Eastern Han dynasty, when the empire lay in ruins under the weight of corruption and rebellion. From this chaos emerged heroes whose aspirations shaped an entire era of strife and glory. The novel begins with a ...
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Part II: Water Margin — The Rebellion of Justice and Brotherhood
Shi Nai’an’s *Water Margin* moves from imperial courts to the marshes, from the refined to the raw. Here, the heroes are not noble lords or strategists but men and women cast aside by society — bandits, soldiers, monks, and wanderers who find freedom and dignity in defiance. Set during the Song dyna...
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About Luo Guanzhong, Shi Nai'an, Cao Xueqin, Wu Cheng'en
Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330–c. 1400) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, best known for Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Shi Nai'an (c. 1296–c. 1370) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, author of Water Margin. Cao Xueqin (c. 1715–c. 1763) was a Qing dynasty novel...
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Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330–c. 1400) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, best known for Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Shi Nai'an (c. 1296–c. 1370) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, author of Water Margin. Cao Xueqin (c. 1715–c. 1763) was a Qing dynasty novel...
Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330–c. 1400) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, best known for Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Shi Nai'an (c. 1296–c. 1370) was a novelist of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, author of Water Margin. Cao Xueqin (c. 1715–c. 1763) was a Qing dynasty novelist, author of Dream of the Red Chamber. Wu Cheng'en (c. 1500–c. 1582) was a Ming dynasty novelist, author of Journey to the West. All four are regarded as major figures in classical Chinese literature.
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