Book Description:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, attributed to Luo Guanzhong and written in the 14th century. Set during the turbulent end of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (2nd–3rd century CE), the novel dramatizes the epic struggle between the rival states of Wei, Shu, and Wu as they vie for control of China.
Presented in four volumes – The Gathering Storm in Volume 1; The Empire Divides in Volume 2; The War for Supremacy in Volume 3; and The Fall of the Three Kingdoms in Volume 4 – the saga follows legendary figures such as Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, Zhuge Liang, and Guan Yu, each embodying ideals of loyalty, strategy, honor, and ambition.
Blending history, legend, and moral philosophy, the narrative spans dramatic battles, political intrigue, and heroic deeds, exploring the rise and fall of dynasties, the price of power, and the enduring complexity of leadership.
Vast in scope and rich in character, Romance of the Three Kingdoms remains a cornerstone of East Asian storytelling, deeply influential in literature, theater, and modern media.
