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The Romance of the Three Kingdoms - by Luo Guanzhong (Paperback)
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- A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynasty Written more than six centuries ago and still read by millions throughtout Asia today, The Romance of Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel set during the Han dynasty that dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles to achieve dominance for almost 100 years.
- About the Author: Martin Palmer is director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC) and secretary general of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC).
- 672 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
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About the Book
"This translation first published in Penguin Classics 2018" -- Title page verso.Book Synopsis
A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynasty Written more than six centuries ago and still read by millions throughtout Asia today, The Romance of Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel set during the Han dynasty that dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles to achieve dominance for almost 100 years. Part historical record and part legend, the novel covers the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty when China broke into three competing kingdoms, and delves into the politics of war, power, and diplomacy, causing it to be viewed not just as a great work of literature, but also as a guide for success in business and leadership. The most famous historical novel in China, it has inspired countless adaptations worldwide and remains one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature.About the Author
Martin Palmer is director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture (ICOREC) and secretary general of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). His previous translations include The Book of Chuang Tzu, The Most Venerable Book, The Dao De Jing and The I Ching.Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Classics
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 672
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Format: Paperback
Author: Luo Guanzhong
Language: English
Street Date: September 11, 2018
TCIN: 53768186
UPC: 9780241332771
Item Number (DPCI): 248-04-1140
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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