Read the Three Kingdoms: Decoding 150 Key Questions of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"

Author: Qiu Zhensheng
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Since the publication of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it has captivated countless readers, both Chinese and foreign. Renowned literary critic and historian Qiu Zhensheng has crafted a timeless classic for readers to fully appreciate this intellectual treasure that has taken over a thousand years to crystallize.
Is it Guan Yu, the bearded warrior, who attended the meeting alone with a single sword? Did Guan Yu surrender to Cao Cao under certain conditions? How did Guan Yu become a god? Is Cao Cao truly the crafty and ambitious figure who said, "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me"? What are the differences between the Three Kingdoms stories in folklore and Romance of the Three Kingdoms? What is the origin of the tradition of respecting the Eastern Wei andishing the Western Wei?
—This book presents 150 concise and thought-provoking academic essays that systematically unveil the mysteries of Romance of the Three Kingdoms from its conception to its completion. It reveals the truth behind literary characters in history and offers insightful critiques of the book's ideological content and artistic features. Many of the topics and perspectives in the book fill gaps in Romance of the Three Kingdoms research and have been well-received by both academia and fans of the Three Kingdoms.
Mr. Qiu Zhensheng excels at discovering problems and refining ideas from available materials. He blends research, commentary, and appreciation, discussing everything from historical records to folk legends, from character development to ideological and artistic aspects. This book is a delightful and accessible dialogue with the soul of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, enjoyed by both scholars and general readers alike.