One of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, the historical novel ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ is attributed to Luo Guanzhong, a fourteenth century playwright. The narrative is set against the picturesque backdrop of the turbulent years at the end of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, starting in 184 AD and culminating with the reunification of the land in 280 by Western Jin.

It is among the most beloved works of literature in East Asia and its literary influence in the region has been compared to that of the works of Shakespeare on English literature. Part historical, part fictional, the novel dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who seek to restore the glories of the dwindling Han dynasty. This eBook presents the complete Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor translation, with numerous illustrations, a concise introduction and valuable resources. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to the novel

* Concise introduction to the text

* All 120 chapters translated in English by Charles Henry Brewitt-Taylor (1925)

* Features a special resources section with character lists, maps, timelines and other important study aids

* Excellent formatting of the text

* Easily locate the sections you want to read

* Includes the bonus text of Herbert A. Giles’ seminal study of Chinese literature

CONTENTS:

The Novel

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The Resources

Historical Character List for ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms’

Timeline of the Three Kingdoms Period

Maps of the Three Kingdoms

A History of Chinese Literature (1901) by Herbert A. Giles