Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Colorful Classical Masterpiece (Set of 3 Volumes)

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms is also known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It is one of the most famous and outstanding long, chaptered historical novels in the history of Chinese fiction. The author of Romance of the Three Kingdoms was Luo Guanzhong, a figure from the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. Before the completion of the book, the "Three Kingdoms stories" had already undergone centuries of historical development. During the Tang Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms stories were widely circulated, even familiar to children. With the development of urban literature, the "storytellers" () of the Song Dynasty had already specialized in telling the Three Kingdoms stories, which were then called "Speaking of the Three Kingdoms." The Three Kingdoms Zhi Pinghua that emerged in the Yuan Dynasty was essentially a manuscript used by storytellers. Although it was relatively brief and rough, it already had the initial scale of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Based on folk legends and the creations of artists, Luo Guanzhong also drew upon the materials cited in Chen Shou's Records of the Three Kingdoms and Pei Songzhi's annotations (including materials from Records of the Time and its annotations). Through immense creative effort, he wrote the grand masterpiece—Romance of the Three Kingdoms. For this reissue, we strive to combine the power of images and text, creating a harmonious and complementary effect. The ancient illustrations selected for the book have a simple yet elegant style, with smooth lines and subtle charm, perfectly blending with the grand and majestic atmosphere of the four great books. Each illustration for the chapter titles corresponds to the plot development, aiming to depict the environment, set the mood, and portray the characters, capturing their essence and adding a visual sense of immediacy that leaves readers unforgettable. It is worth mentioning that these exquisite images have been hand-painted by professional artists, not only possessing high collectible value but also allowing readers to immerse themselves in a world where vivid, colorful visuals blend seamlessly with profound and endlessly rewarding text, creating an unforgettable reading experience.