Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Chu Renhuo
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Publish Date: 2005-07-28
Features: In the history of Chinese literature, after the Yuan Dynasty, vernacular popular novels emerged as a new literary genre. Due to their ability to vividly depict historical events, portray human emotions, and celebrate legendary heroes, they quickly gained recognition among literate people across all social strata, leading to rapid development. Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties is a classic work of ancient Chinese vernacular popular novels. It heavily portrays the deeds of numerous grassroot heroes from the late Sui Dynasty and founding figures of the early Tang Dynasty, recreating the historical turmoil of that era. Characters such as Qin Shubao, Shan Xiongxin, Cheng Yaojin, Wang Boda, Luo Cheng, Dou Jiande, Li Mi, Li Jing, Xu Mao Gong, and Wei Zheng have stories that have been widely circulated among the people for centuries. The publication of this novel is commendable. The book depicts the rise and fall, battles, and struggles of the Sui and Tang dynasties, portraying the deeds of numerous grassroot heroes from the late Sui Dynasty and founding figures of the early Tang Dynasty, recreating the historical turmoil of that era. Some of these heroic figures, such as Qin Shubao, Shan Xiongxin, Cheng Yaojin, Wang Boda, Luo Cheng, Dou Jiande, Li Mi, Li Jing, Xu Mao Gong, and Wei Zheng, have stories that have been widely circulated among the people for centuries and are still eagerly discussed.