Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Volume 1 and 2) - Basic Collection of Chinese Family Classics

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming), compiled by Wang Yi and Gao Yuli
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms contains many fascinating stories. In the vivid character portraits it depicts, in addition to the three central figures mentioned above, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and others are all lifelike. The novel excels in war descriptions, such as the Battle of Red Cliffs. From the preparations and strategic planning before the battle to the process of the war and its aftermath, it spans eight chapters. The tense scenes are interspersed with leisurely interludes, with detailed and concise passages, both realistic and symbolic, creating waves and fluctuations, swaying and dancing—a rare sight in classical novels. Romance of the Three Kingdoms has not only had a profound influence in the past and been widely circulated both domestically and internationally but will continue to exert even greater influence in the present and future. The relationship between Romance of the Three Kingdoms and business management, as well as talent studies, has recently drawn the attention of many people, and several specialized books on these topics have been published. Countries like Japan have sought the secrets of success in business from works such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, sparking a renewed interest in the wisdom of classical Chinese literature.