Water Margin

Author: Guan Qing
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The Water Margin is one of the classic works of Chinese fiction, written by Shi Nai'an. The Water Margin holds a pivotal position in the hall of Chinese classical novels for multiple reasons. "To subdue the tyrannical and protect the good, to uphold justice and save the people." Why were figures like Song Jiang, who were bandits, beloved heroes in the hearts of the people? The Water Margin follows the theme of officials oppressing the people and the people rising up in rebellion, with a captivating plot and vividly distinct characters. Each episode is independent yet interconnected, forming a complete story. It plays a role in bridging the past and the future in literary history, continuously shining its brilliance. The 36 Heavenly Spirits, the 72 Earthly Fiends, and the 108 heroes of Liangshan—without reading The Water Margin, one would not know the wonders of the world.