Water Margin

Author: Zhao Chunxiang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: "Water Margin" is known as one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China, alongside "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," "Journey to the West," and "Dream of the Red Chamber," with its artistic brilliance shining brightly. When it comes to "Jinshi," "Zhimo," and "Xiaoli Guang," children can name them off the top of their heads: "Song Jiang," "Wu Yong," and "Hua Rong." They are all heroes and heroines created by Shi Nai'an. "Water Margin" is based on the story of Song Jiang's rebellion in the late Northern Song Dynasty, and the entire novel aims to express the idea of "official oppression leading to people rebelling." The original text depicts one hundred and eight characters, each vivid and lifelike, as if they could leap off the page. Readers are moved by the resolute and righteous spirit, as well as the lofty ambition and dedication to the country, of the characters in the book. These ideals still offer valuable lessons for contemporary children and adolescents in their choices of diverse values.