Water Margin: Chinese-English Parallel Text (Complete 5 Volumes)

Author: Shi Nai'an et al.
Translator: Sha Boli
Editor-in-Chief: Liu Chunying
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Publishing Date: 1999-01-01
Features: The Water Margin is a renowned classical Chinese novel. It narrates how Song Jiang and one hundred and eight others, ordinary citizens or low-ranking officials, were forced to rebel against the government and rise up in rebellion on Mount Liang during the Northern Song Dynasty. The book depicts their heroic deeds of resisting government forces, aiding the poor at the expense of the rich, and eliminating tyranny to restore peace. The novel is celebrated for its vividly portrayed characters, lively language, and compelling storytelling, holding a significant place in the history of Chinese literature. The Water Margin was written in the 14th century, during the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. Prior to its completion, the stories of the Water Margin heroes were passed down in folk tales and operas. After the novel was published, it circulated in various versions among the people. In the 18th century, it began to be translated into multiple foreign languages and spread worldwide. The English translation used in this book was translated by Sha Boli, a Chinese-American expert proficient in Chinese. This is one of the best English translations available today.