Commentary on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Complete 3 Volumes)

Author: Lian Keru (transcribed by Lian Liru)
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is divided into three volumes: Lian Keru (transcribed by Lian Liru) with illustrations by Li Bingsheng. The titles are "The Turmoil of the Late Han Dynasty," "The Battle of Red Cliffs," and "The Strife for Supremacy," covering the period from the Three Sworn Brothers to the Unification of the Three Kingdoms, fully depicting the alliances and conflicts between Wei, Shu, and Wu during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era. Lian Keru was a renowned storytelling artist, and his "Sitting and Discussing the Three Kingdoms" was highly praised in the art of storytelling. He placed great emphasis on analyzing and commenting on events and characters, offering fresh perspectives and high readability. What were the one and a half good deeds in's life? Who was the shortest general under Cao Cao? Why is it said that Guan Yu stabbed Yan Liang? How did the Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang portray the Goddess of the Luo River? The answers are revealed, all within this book! The three volumes respect history, reference various critical editions, and convey a sense of "moral education through storytelling." While depicting plots and characters, reasoned and well-supported comments and critiques are interwoven, especially in the form of critical lectures. The text is elaborated upon with a smooth flow of words, combining colloquial language with the charm of the original work. Based on the story, it analyzes the underlying principles, with a rigorous structure and grand vision. It exudes the aura of a scholar, subtly weaving tales of swords and horses while debating the complexities of the times. Readers can broaden their horizons and expand their perspectives while exploring the history of the Three Kingdoms. Renowned painter Li Bingsheng has specially created 96 colored illustrations titled "Stage Scenes" for this book, which are inserted as color plates. Readers can enjoy the exquisite artwork while reading.