Complete Water Margin -(Illustrated Treasury)-(Complete Annotated Edition)-(4 Volumes)

Author: Shi Nai'an
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Water Margin is one of the most famous long novels in ancient Chinese literature and has been passed down for several centuries. Interestingly, public opinions on it have varied over time, sometimes even being completely opposite. Among the commonly mentioned "Four Great Classical Novels," The Water Margin is the one with the most versions and the longest period of revision. This leaves us with many mysteries, such as how the novel was formed and evolved, who its true author was, how the plot relates to historical facts, the differences between various versions, and how to appreciate the value of this book, and so on. It can be said that having a clear understanding of these issues is a necessary prerequisite for truly understanding The Water Margin. Everyone who loves or cares about The Water Margin needs a basic understanding. A long narrative of chivalrous heroes left by ancient Chinese people for the world, a history of the people's spontaneous struggle against feudal exploitation and oppression, with intricate plots, numerous characters, grand scenes, and a series of thrilling moments. A timeless classic, a treasure for generations.