Chinese classical literature masterpieces

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Publisher: Kashgar
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Features: If there are these novels in China, who wouldn't finish reading them? Who isn't a true Chinese? — October 1938, a conversation between Mao Zedong and He Long, Xu Haidong, and others
1. Dream of the Red Chamber
Qing Dynasty: Cao Xueqin, aided by Gao E
At unprecedented artistic heights, immense courage, and talent, it records the decline of a feudal family in China and the tragic, heart-wrenching love of a generation of rebels against the feudal class.
2. Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Ming Dynasty: Luo Guanzhong
Using a plain yet dignified classical Chinese style, it creates a grand and meticulously crafted historical relief that encompasses a century of warfare.
3. Journey to the West
Ming Dynasty: Wu Cheng'en
With rich romantic elements and abundant imagination, it depicts the legendary tale centered around the Four Saints of Tang, drawing you into a magnificent, fantastical world of myths and legends.
4. Water Margin
Ming Dynasty: Luo Guanzhong (co-authored with Shi Nai'an)
With ingenious brushwork and a unique perspective, it portrays the legendary gallery of the 108 heroic outlaws of Liangshan, achieving a near-real effect in a heroic epic.
5. The Story of the Stone
Qing Dynasty: Wu Jingzi
A masterpiece of high-quality satirical literature. Through its vivid portrayal of the intellectual society under the imperial examination system and the social dynamics of officials and commoners, it successfully depicts the style of mid-18th-century Chinese society centered around the lives and mental states of feudal scholars.
6. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Qing Dynasty: Pu Songling
With elegant, restrained, and refined brushwork, it tells of beautiful ghosts who break free from worldly rituals, wandering between the human world, the underworld, and dreams. They possess traits of both humans, immortals, and ghosts in terms of character, talent, and interests. — It is a glorious chapter in Chinese literary history, writing supernatural tales in the style of romances.
7. A Journey to the West to Practice Medicine
Qing Dynasty: Liu E
Through the deeds of the protagonist, Old, who travels to practice medicine, the author reflects his strong desire to serve the nation and rescue its people. The book exposes the corruption of late Qing politics and the brutality of so-called "benevolent officials" in harming the common people, a pioneering achievement in Chinese literature.
8. Flowers in the Dusty Sea
Qing Dynasty: Zeng Pu
It vividly portrays the decadent lives of late Qing scholars and officials. These people lived in a daze, doing nothing except flattering superiors and collecting money through various means, as well as indulging in antiques and courting courtesans.
9. The Chronicles of the States During the Eastern Zhou
Ming Dynasty: Feng Menglong, Cai Yuanfang
One of the finest historical novels in China, covering 108 chapters and narrating most of the historical stories from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods over more than 500 years.
10. The Investiture of the Gods
Ming Dynasty: Xu Zhonglin
A mythological novel rich in imagination. It gathers folk myths, legends, anecdotes, and Buddhist tales, remaining popular since its publication.