The Three Kingdoms/三国演义 [Chinese]

By 罗贯中

Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the first full-length historical novel in the chapter-and-section format in Chinese literature. It vividly depicts the social reality of the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period-political corruption, widespread suffering, peasant uprisings, and regional warlordism. The novel brings to life a series of richly distinctive characters, including Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, and Cao Cao. With its grand structure, intricate plot, and a mix of classical and vernacular language, the narrative unfolds in a sweeping yet orderly manner, demonstrating tremendous progress in long-form storytelling techniques. It has become a classic among Chinese historical novels. 《三国演义》是我国第一部章回体长篇历史演义小说，生动描写了东汉末年及三国时期政治腐败、生灵涂炭、农民起义、诸侯割据的社会现实，塑造出关羽、张飞、刘备、诸葛亮、曹操等一系列各具内涵和特点的人物形象。全书结构宏伟，情节曲折，行文用半文半白的语言，写得波澜壮阔，有条不紊，表现出长篇叙事技巧的巨大进展，成为我国历史小说中的经典之作。

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 753968075X
• ISBN13: 9787539680750
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 962 Pages
• Weight: 3.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.7" x 9.6"