The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

£12.99

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. Part historical and part legend, ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues and struggles to achieve dominance for almost a hundred years. It is one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature, and the most famous historical novel in China.

Peek Inside

ISBN: 9780241332771 Author: Guanzhong, Luo Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date: 26th July 2018 Imprint: Penguin Classics Cover: Paperback Dewey: 895.1346 (edition:23) Pages: 624 Language: English Edition: Reprint Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subjects: ,

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

Part historical and part legend, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues and struggles to achieve dominance for almost a hundred years. It is one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature, and the most famous historical novel in China.

Read a sample here

In stock