Romance of the Three Kingdoms 1 (Martial World Version) (Red Cover) (Red Cover Martial World Version)

Author: Gao Yurong
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The most acclaimed rewrite of Romance of the Three Kingdoms recognized by China, Japan, and South Korea. When history meets legend, history will fade into dust, while legends endure forever! With unrestrained imagination and grand narrative, this Martial World Version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms has become a classic in reinterpreting classics. Since its popularity in Japan and South Korea 20 years ago, its influence has gradually spread globally. Chinese readers are expected to experience even greater surprises and joy from it. Compared to the imperial atmosphere of the original, this book is a folk version, a modern version, a humorous version—lively, witty, and sharp. Sometimes it’s reckless, sometimes relentless, thrilling at its twists, hilarious at its jokes—this is the martial world version. Legends indeed need the best reading material. This book tells the story of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Three Oaths of the Peach Garden, and the chaos in the capital caused by Dong Zhuo in three parts. The author starts his Three Kingdoms saga with the meeting of Zhang Fei and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei’s troublemaking in the city. Zhang Fei chasing a pig encounters Guan Er, Guan Yu rescuing Zhang San Ye who’s causing trouble in the city—this segment is brilliant, not only giving us a vivid sense of Zhang Fei’s unique personality but also allowing us to break free from the tedious openings of traditional chapter novels. The Three Oaths of the Peach Garden has some particularly outstanding scenes, such as Guan Yu wearing armor and riding a horse to the peach garden for the oaths—this shows the author’s exceptional talent. The chaos in the capital caused by Dong Zhuo introduces a series of characters: loyal ones like Ding Yuan’s fierceness, treacherous ones like Cao Cao’s cunning, unrighteous ones like Lü Bu, and cruel ones like Dong Zhuo—all perfectly fitting their roles.