Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Author: Luo Guanzhong
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms is adapted by Luo Guanzhong based on folk tales, related stories, and traditional operas. Through vividly depicting the political, military, and diplomatic struggles among feudal ruling groups during the Three Kingdoms period, the author reveals the turmoil and darkness of society in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, condemns the cruelty of feudal rulers, and reflects the suffering of the people and their strong desire for a wise ruler and stability. The novel creates numerous lifelike characters: the benevolent Liu Bei, the ruthless and cunning Cao Cao, the upright Guan Yu, the rough but meticulous Zhang Fei, and the hat-wearing, fan-wielding Zhuge Liang, as well as Zhou Yu and Sima Yi, who excel in strategy. Their stories of wit and bravery have left a deep impression on people. The book reflects the process of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and its suppression in the late 3rd century, broadly and specifically depicting the internal struggles within feudal ruling groups such as Wei, Shu, and Wu, and reflecting certain historical conditions of the time.