Classic Chinese Literature Popularization Reader -- The Legend of Yue Fei

Author: Qian Cai
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Full Story of Yue Fei is also known as The Loyal and Righteous Rebellion: The Complete Tale of Yue Fei. It was written around the Kangxi to Qianlong reigns of the Qing Dynasty and was banned during the Qianlong era. The Full Story of Yue Fei is a heroic novel set against the background of resisting the Jin, with Yue Fei and Yue's army as the main thread, interwoven with historical facts and fiction. It praises the patriotic fervor and heroic deeds of generals like Yue Fei, Yue Yun, and Niu Gao; exposes the crimes of power-hungry figures like Zhang Bangchang and Qin Hui, who surrendered for personal gain and framed loyal ministers, as well as the tyrannical rule of the monarch. The novel has vivid stories, intricate plots, and a simple yet humorous language, creating a host of lifelike characters.