Water Margin (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Shi Nai'an
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Features: Water Margin is one of the outstanding representative works of ancient vernacular long novels in China. It features vivid plots, distinct characters, and is deeply loved by the masses, making it widely known and household names. It remains enduring and enjoyable to read time and again. The Complete Water Margin introduced here is the 120-chapter version with the most complete content among its many editions. The Complete Water Margin was created during the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, and is generally believed to be written by Shi Nai'an. It is a re-creation based on Xuanhe Yushi and related storybooks. The entire work depicts the peasant uprising in the Song Dynasty, portraying numerous heroic figures such as Li Kui, Lin Chong, and Lu Zhishen, while exposing the corruption and cruelty of the feudal ruling class. The plot is intricate, the characters are vivid, and it achieves a high level of artistic accomplishment.