
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (2 volumes)
[Ming] Luo Guanzhong
People's Literature Publishing House
1998-05-01
BackSummary
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, also known as The Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms, is the most famous and outstanding long chapter-based historical novel in the history of Chinese novels. The author of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is Luo Guanzhong, who lived in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. It was written by Mao Lun, Mao Zonggang's father...
Highlights
I have selected sentences or paragraphs for you from the classic work "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". These sentences or paragraphs not only reflect the author Luo Guanzhong's superb literary attainments, but also have profound meanings, unique perspectives, beautiful language, wisdom or creativity. Contents output in three batches: First batch (number 1-7): 1. "The general trend of the world is that after a long period of division, there will be unity, and after a long period of unity, there will be division." - The opening sentence, which summarizes the inevitable law of historical change. 2. "I would rather let the world betray me than let the world betray me." - Cao Cao's famous saying, highlighting his political tactics and domineering character. 3. "Devote all my energy to the cause until I die." - Zhuge Liang's oath, showing his loyalty and dedication. 4. "Since I was born, why was Liang born?" - Zhou Yu's last words, full of helplessness and unwillingness, reflecting the competition and tragedy among heroes. 5. "Lü Bu among men, Red Hare among horses." - The praise for Lü Bu is concise and vivid, with a vivid image. 6. "The three sworn brothers in Peach Garden do not ask to be born on the same day of the same month of the same year, but only to die on the same day of the same month of the same year." - The oath of brotherhood between Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei is very touching and reflects the deep brotherly love. 7. "A gentleman will die for his confidant." - Guan Yu's loyalty to Liu Bei explains the importance of the grace of being recognized. The second batch (numbered 8-14): 8. "Holding the emperor hostage to command the princes." - Cao Cao's political strategy shows his superb political wisdom. 9. "Three times of angering Zhou Yu." - Zhuge Liang's battle of wits with Zhou Yu is brilliant, full of wisdom and strategy. 10. "Five Tiger Generals." - The praise for Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong reflects the bravery and loyalty of these generals. 11. "Seven times of capturing Meng Huo." - Zhuge Liang's southern expedition strategy shows his tolerance and foresight. 12. "Empty City Plan." - Zhuge Liang's wise move, which scared off the enemy with bluffing, reflects his courage and wisdom. 13. "Three Kingdoms." - The description of the situation of the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu, concisely and clearly summarizes the complex situation of the historical period. 14. "Passing five passes and killing six generals." - Guan Yu's thousand-mile journey alone, brave and fearless, is admirable. The third batch (numbered 15-20): 15. "The Battle of Red Cliffs." - Depicted a magnificent war picture, showing the wisdom and courage of all forces. 16. "Talking about heroes over wine." - The dialogue between Cao Cao and Liu Bei is implicit and profound, reflecting the insight and demeanor of the two heroes. 17. "Leaving Maicheng at night." - Guan Yu's tragic ending is regrettable, but also shows his indomitable spirit. 18. "Burning camps for 700 miles." - Lu Xun's outstanding achievements reflect his outstanding military talent. 19. "The Three Kingdoms were returned to the Jin Dynasty." - A concise description of the historical ending, but it contains endless vicissitudes and emotions. 20. "I am happy here and don't miss Shu." - Liu Chan's words about the fall of the country, although seemingly mediocre, also reflect the ruthlessness of history and the helplessness of life.
About the Author
Title: Luo Guanzhong: The legendary author of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Luo Guanzhong, also known as Guanzhi and Mengxi, was a famous novelist and dramatist in the Ming Dynasty.< He was born in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, around 1330 AD, and died in 1400 AD.
His life was full of legends, and his work "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" became one of the four great masterpieces of Chinese classical literature, influencing countless readers.<
Personal basic information Luo Guanzhong was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, and his family had a certain reputation in the local area.
He spent his childhood and adolescence in Suzhou, which provided rich materials for his future literary creation.<
Education and professional background Luo Guanzhong's educational background is unknown, but it is speculated that he may have received a traditional Confucian education.
His professional background is also unknown, but it is certain that he was a prolific writer, and his works covered a variety of fields such as novels and dramas.<
Writing career Luo Guanzhong's writing career began in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty.
His works are mainly historical themes, among which the most famous is "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".< This work is set against the background of the history of the Three Kingdoms period.
Through rich character descriptions and tortuous plot designs, it presents a grand historical picture scroll.<
Style and theme of works Luo Guanzhong's works have a unique style.
He is good at showing the character traits of characters through delicate psychological descriptions and vivid dialogues.< The themes of his works are diverse, but they all revolve around the complexity of human nature and the contradictions of society.
Personal life There are few historical records about Luo Guanzhong's personal life.
< But it can be speculated that his life may not be rich, but his love and persistence for literature enabled him to create such a great work.Social influence Luo Guanzhong's works, especially "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", have had a profound impact on the literature of China and even the world.
< This work is not only widely circulated in China, but also translated into many languages and spread around the world.Quotes and comments "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is praised as "the swan song of historians and the Li Sao without rhyme", which is the highest evaluation of Luo Guanzhong's works.
< Many literary critics and historians have highly praised Luo Guanzhong's literary achievements.For example, Feng Menglong, a Ming Dynasty writer, once described Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms as "the best work of all time".<
Latest News Although Luo Guanzhong has been dead for hundreds of years, his works are still active on the literary stage.
Every year, new studies and interpretations emerge to explore his works in more depth.< In general, Luo Guanzhong is a great writer, and his work Romance of the Three Kingdoms not only enriched China's literary treasure house, but also made important contributions to world literature.
His name and works will be remembered forever.