Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Author: Luo Guanzhong (Ming Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2003-08-02
Features: Romance of the Three Kingdoms contains many fascinating stories. In the portraits of characters it depicts, apart from the three central figures mentioned above, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and others are all vividly portrayed. 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. The tense scenes are interspersed with leisurely interludes, with details both elaborate and concise, both realistic and metaphorical, creating waves and fluctuations, swaying and dancing—rarely seen in classical novels. Romance of the Three Kingdoms has not only had a profound impact in the past and been widely disseminated both domestically and internationally but 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 sought the secrets of success in business from works such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, sparking a renewed interest in the wisdom of Chinese classical literature.