Water Margin (Complete Three Volumes) ((Complete Three Volumes) (Illustrated Edition 3))

Author: Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 1993-03-01
Features: The Water Margin tells the story of heroes led by Song Jiang during the late Northern Song Dynasty. Song Jiang was a real historical figure who led a rebellion against the government in the late Northern Song period and gained significant influence for a time. However, he later surrendered to the imperial court and, alongside other Northern Song forces, helped eliminate another anti-government armed force led by Fang La. By the Southern Song Dynasty at the latest, various stories about Song Jiang and his companions had already spread in folk opera. By the Yuan Dynasty, the tales of Song Jiang and his companions became even more widespread and rich in content, not only becoming an important part of storytelling but also making their way onto the stage as theatrical performances. There are many related plays in Yuanqu (Yuan Dynasty opera). Now presented to readers in the form of comic strips, it is expected to be loved by an even wider audience.