Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Young Readers' Treasure Edition (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms contains many fascinating stories. In the character portraits it depicts, in addition to the three central figures mentioned above, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and others are all vividly brought to life. The novel excels in war descriptions. For example, the Battle of Red Cliffs, from the preparations and strategic planning before the battle to the process of the war and its aftermath, spans eight chapters. Tense scenes are interspersed with leisurely interludes, with detailed and concise descriptions, a mix of the real and the imaginary, and waves of ups and downs—uncommon in classical novels. Romance of the Three Kingdoms has not only had a profound impact in the past and been widely circulated both domestically and internationally, but it will continue to exert even greater influence in the present and future. The relationship between Romance of the Three Kingdoms and business management, as well as its connection to talent studies, has recently drawn the attention of many people, and several specialized books on these topics have been published. Countries like Japan have also sought the secrets of success in business from works such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, sparking a renewed interest in the wisdom of classical Chinese literature.