Water Margin (Deluxe Edition)

Author: Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Water Margin is one of the outstanding representative works of ancient vernacular long novels in China. It features vivid plots, distinct characters, and is deeply loved by the broad masses of the people. It is widely known, household names, and has remained popular and enjoyable to read over time. The Complete Water Margin introduced here is the most comprehensive 120-chapter version among its many editions. The Complete Water Margin was created during the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, and is generally believed to be written by Shi Nai'an. It is a re-creation based on the Remnants of the Xuanhe Era and related storybooks. The entire work depicts the peasant uprising in the Song Dynasty, portrays numerous heroic figures such as Li Kui, Lin Chong, and Lu Zhishen, and exposes the corruption and cruelty of the feudal ruling class. The plot is intricate, the characters are vivid, and it achieves a high level of artistic accomplishment.