Water Margin - (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: (Ming) Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Water Margin is one of the outstanding representative works of ancient vernacular long novels in China. It features vivid plots, distinct characters, and has been deeply loved by the broad masses of the people. It is widely known, household names, and children and adults alike are familiar with it, yet it remains timeless and enjoyable to read repeatedly. The Complete Water Margin introduced this time is the 120-chapter version with the most complete content among its many editions. The Complete Water Margin was created during the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, and it is generally believed that Shi Nai'an is the author. It was re-created based on the stories of Xuanhe Yushi and related storytelling texts. The entire book 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.