Water Margin Story (Pocket Picture Text)

Author: (Ming) Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The compact illustrated edition of "Stories of Water Margin" is a concise version dedicated to readers eager to explore literary classics. The novel retains its original essence, though its length has been selectively condensed, preserving the main plot and key stories. While its language has been "diluted" with modern vernacular, it still maintains its original charm. The authors or teachers who undertook the adaptation approached the task with reverence, as if "walking on eggshells," and with the attitude of admiring the towering heights of traditional literature, extracting its essence. The book's design is also exquisitely crafted. Within the pages of its 64-page format, over 100 exquisite traditional Chinese paintings adorn the text. Renowned artists such as Dai Guobang, Zhao Hongben, He Youzhi, Wu Shanming, and Han Shuo have brought their talents to life, recreating the vivid scenes of the novel within the confines of the square frame, truly embodying the legendary portrayal of the classic story. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, with illustrations that highlight its beauty, allowing readers to absorb the nourishment of traditional culture with pleasure.