Water Margin Illustrated Anthology

Author: Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book maintains literary authority while carefully selecting hundreds of illustrations to reinterpret the ancient stories, giving it dual collectible value. These images are primarily sourced from the comic book Water Margin published by the People's Fine Arts Publishing House, with esteemed authors such as Bu Xiaohuai, Chen Yuandu, and Mo Xiangben. Through a combination of text and images, we have reinterpreted the ancient tales, which we believe will bring readers immense artistic enjoyment. Water Margin is the first long novel in Chinese literary history to depict the entire development of a peasant uprising, and it is also a representative work of heroic romance novels from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The story of Song Jiang's rebellion in the late Northern Song Dynasty is indeed historically verified. The Reminiscences of the Administrator of the Great Song weaves together many Water Margin tales, coming very close to a full-length novel. During the Yuan Dynasty, numerous Water Margin plays emerged, with the heroes of Liangshan appearing as stage characters. Water Margin emerged from the long-standing folk tradition of the Song Jiang rebellion, absorbing the richness of folk literature. Over centuries of circulation, the artistic charm of Water Margin has captivated countless readers. Outstanding chapters such as Lu Zhishen Fights the West Market West, Wu Song Beats the Tiger at Jingyang Ridge, Lin Chentou's Escape from Fengshan Temple, and Wu Yong's Clever Seizure of the Birthday Tribute have become widely known stories, bringing people great artistic enjoyment.