Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Author: Luo Guanzhong
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms narrates the intense conflicts and fierce struggles among various ruling groups in military, political, and diplomatic aspects from the middle years of Emperor Ling's reign in the Eastern Han Dynasty to the unification of the Jin Dynasty in the nearly one hundred years. It depicts the grand historical panorama of the turbulent times with a magnificent and dynamic artistic portrayal of the historical landscape of the Three Kingdoms period. By summarizing historical experiences, it shapes numerous typical figures in this typical environment, praises the virtuous emperors, wise ministers, and heroic scholars, condemns the treacherous ministers and villains, and expresses the hope for unification and peace. This reflects the love and hatred, as well as the desires and pursuits of the people during the Three Kingdoms period, and also embodies the aspirations of the people throughout the feudal society.