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What is the author of Outlaws of the Marsh?
What is the author of Outlaws of the Marsh?
Shi Nai'an
Who wrote Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Who wrote Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Luo Guanzhong
What is the author of Journey to the West?
What is the author of Journey to the West?
Wu Cheng'en
Who is the author of Dream of the Red Chamber?
Who is the author of Dream of the Red Chamber?
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Which novel is about 108 exilees gathering to suppress rebels during the Song Dynasty?
Which novel is about 108 exilees gathering to suppress rebels during the Song Dynasty?
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Which novel involves power blocs forming during the 14th century?
Which novel involves power blocs forming during the 14th century?
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Which story features a journey by a Buddhist monk to India?
Which story features a journey by a Buddhist monk to India?
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What is the alternate title of Dream of the Red Chamber?
What is the alternate title of Dream of the Red Chamber?
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Study Notes
Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese Literature
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Outlaws of the Marsh
- Written by Shi Nai'an
- Set during the Song Dynasty in the 14th century
- Revolves around 108 outlaws who unite in Liangshan Marsh
- The government seeks to suppress their rebellion against corrupt officials and invaders
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
- Authored by Luo Guanzhong
- Narrates the political intrigue of the late Eastern Han dynasty
- Focuses on power struggles among the states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu
- Examines feudal lords' attempts to restore or replace the Han dynasty in the 14th century
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Journey to the West
- Created by Wu Cheng'en
- Known as "Monkey" in some translations
- Set in the Ming Dynasty during the 16th century
- Follows Buddhist monk Xuanzang's pilgrimage to India to acquire sacred texts
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Dream of the Red Chamber
- Written by Cao Xueqin
- Also named "The Story of the Stone"
- Takes place during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century
- Explores the rise and fall of the author's family, paralleling the decline of the Qing Dynasty
Summary Notes
- Each novel represents a key period and theme in Chinese history and literature.
- They highlight social dynamics, political struggles, and philosophical insights.
- Their authors are celebrated figures in Chinese literature, each contributing uniquely to the canon.
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