Wu Sangui's Romance (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Anonymous (Qing Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Romance of Wu Sangui (also known as Chronicles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties), without the author's name, was written around the late Qing Dynasty. There are stone-printed editions by Shanghai Book Bureau in the Xuantong era (1911) and Shanghai Huaming Book Bureau, both labeled as "Historical Fiction" on the title page. It includes a preface and general notes, neither of which are signed or dated. The book begins with 8 illustrations and frontispieces. The editor has collated and proofread the text based on the two versions, correcting discrepancies and contradictions with historical records where necessary. The text has been standardized, with some special characters retained in their ancient or variant forms. Additionally, 19 illustrations related to Wu Sangui, Li Chuangwang, and Ming-Qing novels have been added, integrating with the plot of the book. Although stylistically different, they are still excellent and vivid depictions. The Treasury of Fine Ancient Books of China is a collection of novel works. In modern times, reprints of classical novels have become fashionable, as they are essential for leisure reading among the masses. Therefore, compiling this collection of novels has been a challenging endeavor.