Yuan Kuo's long narrative storytelling "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" (MP3 Version, Two Sets of 16 CDs)

Author: Yuan Kuocheng
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Features: Nearly 200 hours of Yuan Kuocheng's original narration are processed using advanced voice compression technology, ensuring extremely high clarity, more realistic on-site effects, and a more delicate and pure sound quality. It is user-friendly and can be played on computers, SVCD players, and MP3 players. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms follows the rise and fall of the three states of Wei, Shu, and Wu as its thread, depicting a century of history from the late Han Dynasty to the unification under the Jin Dynasty. It describes the political and military struggles within the ruling group and between Wei, Shu, and Wu, reflecting the chaotic social conditions of the time. It portrays numerous characters such as Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, Zhou Yu, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. It demonstrates a clear ideological stance of supporting the Shu state and opposing Cao Cao, reflecting the orthodox thought of the Shu state and the Confucian ideal of benevolent governance. At the same time, it criticizes the chaotic warfare among warlords and the harsh rule of tyrants, expressing the people's desire for a wise and benevolent ruler and social stability. The storyteller offers a unique perspective on historical events and figures, narrating and commenting on them. The art structure, the fate of characters, and the presentation of important events in the storytelling of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms may vary depending on the cultural background and artistic skills of the storyteller. As a result, it presents a vibrant scene of storytelling about the Three Kingdoms. Yuan Kuocheng's Three Kingdoms absorbs the strengths of various storytelling styles from the north and south, forming a unique style and receiving widespread praise. Due to Yuan Kuocheng's profound artistic skills and cultural knowledge, this Three Kingdoms has become a masterpiece that carries forward the tradition of "narrating history" in modern storytelling.
Narrator: Yuan Kuocheng, a renowned storyteller and performing artist, was born in Tianjin in 1929. His uncles Yuan Jieting and Yuan Jieying, along with his father Yuan Jiewu, were collectively known as the "Three Yuan Brothers" and were celebrated figures of their time. From a young age, Yuan Kuocheng learned the art from his father and made his stage debut at the age of 16. The characteristics of Yuan Kuocheng's storytelling are: " плавный, остроумный, стильный, звонкий." He excels in various skills and is not only skilled in traditional storytelling but also narrated numerous modern-themed works such as Fireworks in the Night, Red Cliff, Loyal and Devoted, The Frozen Land, and The Stormy Wind. He was beloved and respected by the people. He was once personally received by the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries such as Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. His Romance of the Three Kingdoms is his representative work from his later years.
The computer version of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a CD-ROM that, using voice compression technology, condenses 100 hours of unfading narration into a single disc. At the same time, it provides rich content such as the classic original text, actor photos, related characters, events, famous landmarks, scenic spots, and expert reviews. It not only has practical value for appreciating and studying storytelling but also holds significance as a gift for friends and family or as a collectible.