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Classical Fiction · LT604

Chapter Novels

Grand episodic chapter-bound novels representing the pinnacle of Chinese fiction.

4works

2dynasties

4authors

Ming

3 works

1368–1644

Romance of the Three KingdomsLuo GuanzhongOn and on the Long River flows east; its waves have washed away the heroes. Right and wrong, success and failure — all empty at a turn of the head; the green hills remain as before, and how many times has the sunset glowed red.
Water MarginShi Nai'an (traditionally attributed)The red sun blazes like a fire; in the fields the rice is half scorched dry. The farmer's heart boils as if in a pot, while young lords and princes wave their fans.
Journey to the WestWu Cheng'en (traditionally attributed)Before chaos was divided, Heaven and Earth were in disorder, vast and dim, seen by no one.

Qing

1 works

1636–1912

Dream of the Red ChamberCao XueqinPages full of absurd words, a handful of bitter tears. All call the author a fool; who understands the flavor within?