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Title: 三國志演義

Alternate Title: Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Alternate Title: San guo zhi yan yi

Credits: Produced by Jian-Lun Huang

Summary: "三國志演義" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the 14th century. This epic narrative chronicles the events during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, focusing on key figures like Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei as they navigate political intrigue, warfare, and alliances in their quest for power and unity amidst chaos. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context of the era, emphasizing the cycle of power dynamics and the disarray that led to the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. It sets the stage with ominous signs and supernatural events that foreshadow the upcoming turmoil, highlighting the rise of Zhang Jiao and his Yellow Turban Rebellion. As tensions escalate, the introduction of Liu Bei and his eventual swearing of brotherhood with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu in a peach orchard marks the beginning of their legendary alliance. These early encounters of camaraderie and conflict lay the groundwork for the larger battles and political machinations that define this classic tale of heroism and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?

EBook No.: 23950

Published: Dec 21, 2007

Downloads: 712

Language: Chinese

Subject: China -- History -- Three kingdoms, 220-265 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: 三國志演義

Alternate Title: Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Alternate Title: San guo zhi yan yi

Credits: Produced by Jian-Lun Huang

Summary: "三國志演義" by Guanzhong Luo is a historical novel written in the 14th century. This epic narrative chronicles the events during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history, focusing on key figures like Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei as they navigate political intrigue, warfare, and alliances in their quest for power and unity amidst chaos. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context of the era, emphasizing the cycle of power dynamics and the disarray that led to the emergence of the Three Kingdoms. It sets the stage with ominous signs and supernatural events that foreshadow the upcoming turmoil, highlighting the rise of Zhang Jiao and his Yellow Turban Rebellion. As tensions escalate, the introduction of Liu Bei and his eventual swearing of brotherhood with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu in a peach orchard marks the beginning of their legendary alliance. These early encounters of camaraderie and conflict lay the groundwork for the larger battles and political machinations that define this classic tale of heroism and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Luo, Guanzhong, 1330?-1400?

EBook No.: 23950

Published: Dec 21, 2007

Downloads: 712

Language: Chinese

Subject: China -- History -- Three kingdoms, 220-265 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.