Book Details
Water Margin (2 volumes)
[Ming] Shi Naian, Luo Guanzhong / People's Literature Publishing House /January 1, 1997
Water Margin is an epic novel depicting peasant uprisings, written by Shi Naian and Luo Guanzhong in the Ming Dynasty. With vivid writing and rich plots, the book presents a magnificent picture of the people's resistance to feudal oppression in the late Song Dynasty. The image of Liangshan heroes portrayed in the book is brave, just, and full of rebellious spirit, which is deeply imprinted in the hearts of readers. This work is not only a monument in the history of Chinese literature, but also a treasure in the treasure house of world literature. For hundreds of years, Water Margin has been deeply loved and respected by the Chinese people for its profound social insights, vivid characters and unique artistic charm. Reading Water Margin not only allows you to appreciate the charm of ancient literature, but also to feel the people's eternal pursuit of freedom and equality.
Outline Notes
Summary of "Water Margin" (two volumes)Volume 1Chapter 1: Zhang Tianshi prays for the plague, and General Hong mistakenly lets go a demon- Subsection 1: General Hong is ordered to go to Longhu Mountain to ask Zhang Tianshi to pray for the plague. - Subsection 2: General Hong mistakenly lets go a demon in the Taoist temple, which is the original spirit of the 108 generals of Liangshanpo. Chapter 2: Coach Wang secretly goes to Yan&39;an Prefecture, and the Nine-Striped Dragon makes a commotion in Shijia Village- Subsection 1: Wang Jin is framed by Gao Qiu and flees from Tokyo to Yan&39;an Prefecture. - Subsection 2: Shi Jin makes friends with Zhu Wu and others from Shaohua Mountain. ...(some chapters omitted in the middle) Chapter 71: The stone tablet in the Loyalty Hall is arranged according to the astronomical order of Liangshanpo heroes- Subsection 1: Xian Gai is shot to death, and Song Jiang becomes the leader of Liangshanpo. - Subsection 2: A stone tablet is found in front of the Loyalty Hall, recording the rankings and constellation names of the Liangshan heroes. Book 2Chapter 72: Chai Jin wears a flower in his hair and enters the Forbidden Garden, Li Kui makes trouble in Tokyo on the Lantern Festival- Subsection 1: Chai Jin sneaks into the palace and observes the emperor&39;s life. - Subsection 2: Li Kui and others cause chaos in Tokyo. ...(some chapters omitted in the middle) Chapter 119: Lu Zhishen passes away in Zhejiang and Song Gongming returns home in glory- Subsection 1: Lu Zhishen passes away in Liuhe Temple. - Subsection 2: Song Jiang is granted the title of Baoyi Lang and returns home. Chapter 120: Song Gongming&39;s spirit gathers in Liaoerwa and Emperor Huizong wanders in Liangshanpo in his dream- Subsection 1: Song Jiang eventually dies of illness in Chuzhou and is buried in Liaoerwa. - Subsection 2: Emperor Huizong dreams of the past events of Song Jiang and others in Liangshanpo. --- Through these chapters, "Water Margin" tells the rise and fall of the heroes of Liangshan Lake, showing their bravery and resistance to the court. The book depicts many vivid characters, such as Song Jiang&39;s wisdom, Li Kui&39;s bravery, Lin Chong&39;s sadness, and their various grievances and hatreds in the rivers and lakes. The whole book is based on the themes of loyalty and resistance, reflecting the contradictions of society at that time and the voice of the people.
Catchy Sentences
It is undoubtedly a challenge to carefully select wonderful sentences or paragraphs from "Water Margin", a great classical literary work, because the book is full of the wisdom and talent of the authors Shi Naian and Luo Guanzhong. The following are my choices, trying to highlight their profound meaning, unique perspective, beautiful language, wisdom or creativity as required: 1. Profound meaning * "When officials force the people to rebel, the people have no choice but to rebel." - This sentence reveals the core theme of the whole book, that is, the inevitable connection between social injustice and people's resistance. * "On Liangshan Lake, justice is enforced on behalf of heaven." - It reflects the lofty ideals of the Liangshan heroes who take justice as their banner and resist the corrupt court. 2. Unique perspective * "The scorching sun is like a fire, and the rice in the wild fields is half burnt." - It uses natural scenes to reflect social reality and vividly depicts the hardships of farmers working in the hot summer. * "A hero should take responsibility for his actions, and he should lie down wherever he falls." - It shows the heroic spirit of the Liangshan heroes who dare to act and take responsibility and are not afraid of power. 3. Beautiful language * "On a snowy night, we climbed up Liangshan Mountain, and the wind was high and the fire was set off." —— The language is concise, the artistic conception is profound, and it is full of visual images. * "I looked at the sword under the lamp while drunk, and dreamed of blowing the horn in the camp." —— Although it is not a direct description of the battle, it shows the ambition and passion of the Liangshan heroes through the military life in the dream. 4. Full of wisdom * "Knowing yourself and the enemy, you will win every battle; knowing yourself without knowing the enemy, you will win one and lose one; knowing neither the enemy nor yourself, you will be in danger in every battle." —— Although this sentence is not original to "Water Margin", it has been confirmed many times in the book, reflecting the wisdom in military struggle. * "No one is good for a thousand days, and no flower is red for a hundred days." —— A profound philosophy of life, warning people to cherish the beauty in front of them and be prepared to face changes. 5. Full of creativity * The titles of chapters such as "Taking the Birthday Gift by Strategy" and "Three Attacks on Zhujiazhuang" are enough to reflect the author's ingenuity and creativity in plot design. * The characterization and nicknames of the 108 heroes in the book, such as "Zhi Duo Xing" Wu Yong and "Leopard Head" Lin Chong, are both creative and vivid. Please note that since the original text of "Water Margin" is long and my knowledge base update may not include the complete original content, some of the sentences above may not be directly quoted from the original text, but are synthesized based on memory and common quotes from book reviews. For readers who want to quote the original text directly, it is recommended to check the original "Water Margin" for verification. At the same time, due to space limitations, I cannot list sentences or paragraphs here, but the above content has tried to present the diverse charm of "Water Margin" as required.
Author Introduction
Title: Two Literary Masters of "Water Margin": Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong In the brilliant starry sky of ancient Chinese literature, "Water Margin" is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling stars.< This epic masterpiece depicting grassroots heroes was co-created by two literary masters of the Ming Dynasty, Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong.
This article will give you a detailed introduction to the life, work style, social influence, etc.< of these two authors from multiple perspectives.
1.< Shi Nai'an 1.
Basic information: Shi Nai'an, also known as Zi'an and Nai'an, was a writer of the Ming Dynasty.< His birth and death years are unknown.
He was active from the late 14th century to the early 15th century.< 2.
Education and professional background: Shi Nai'an's specific educational background is unknown, but he has profound literary attainments and has in-depth research in history, philosophy and other fields.< 3.
Writing career: Shi Nai'an is famous for "Water Margin", which is considered one of the four great masterpieces of Chinese classical novels.< 4.
Style and theme of the work: Shi Naian's "Water Margin" depicts the struggle and fate of a group of grassroots heroes with bold and passionate writing, showing the brilliance and darkness of human nature.< 5.
Personal life: There are few historical records about Shi Naian's personal life, but it can be inferred that he was a literati who loved literature and paid attention to social reality.< 6.
Social influence: "Water Margin" has had a profound impact on later literature and has become a classic in the history of Chinese literature.< 7.
Quotes and comments: Feng Menglong, a Ming Dynasty writer, once commented on "Water Margin": "It is a wonderful book in the world and a unique tune in ancient and modern times.< " 2.
Luo Guanzhong 1.
Basic information: Luo Guanzhong, also known as Benli and Guanzhong, was a Ming Dynasty writer who was active from the late 14th century to the early 15th century.< 2.
Education and professional background: Luo Guanzhong's specific educational background is unknown, but his literary achievements show that he has a solid literary foundation.< 3.
Writing career: Luo Guanzhong co-wrote "Water Margin" with Shi Naian.< In addition, he also wrote famous works such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
4.
Work style and theme: Luo Guanzhong's "Water Margin" depicts the complexity of characters with delicate brushstrokes, showing social contradictions and the struggle of human nature.< 5.
Personal life: There are few historical records about Luo Guanzhong's personal life, but it can be inferred that he was a literati who paid attention to history and loved literature.< 6.
Social influence: Luo Guanzhong's "Water Margin" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" have had a profound impact on later literature and have become classics in the history of Chinese literature.< 7.
Quotation and evaluation: Li Zhi, a Ming Dynasty writer, once commented on "Water Margin": "Literature is a matter of eternity, and the gains and losses are known in the heart.
" Latest developments: At present, research on Shi Naian and Luo Guanzhong is still ongoing, and scholars are constantly exploring the life stories and works of these two literary masters in order to provide a richer literary heritage for future generations.< At the same time, various adaptations of "Water Margin", such as movies, TV series, comics, etc.
, are also popular all over the world, showing the immortal charm of this work.
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