Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Volume 1 and 2) (with CD-ROM)

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The book Romance of the Three Kingdoms condenses nearly a century of history into a single narrative, depicting a grand and tumultuous historical panorama that encompasses all aspects of life during that era. It portrays a host of characters as vividly as historical reliefs, interweaving numerous intricate and mysterious historical events, much like a Millennium of the Northern Song Dynasty from the Three Kingdoms period. At the same time, it solidifies its unparalleled status in the genre of historical romance novels. Drawing from historical facts while not being confined to them, it appropriately incorporates folk legends into its fictional creations, setting a precedent for later historical romances. However, few works since have surpassed it. For over six hundred years since its publication, Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been widely circulated and household names among the Chinese people, profoundly influencing the spiritual and cultural life of the nation. It is justly regarded as a masterpiece in the world of literature.