Compared to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which book was more valuable to read?

Answer 1

The Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms were two famous novels in ancient China, both of which had high literary and historical value. They were all classic literary works that had a profound impact on Chinese culture. However, there are differences in their theme, plot, and character image. The readers can choose which book to read according to their interests and preferences.

The Water Margins mainly told the story of some Jianghu heroes who embarked on the road of rebellion due to political corruption and social injustice in the late Northern Song Dynasty. The novel expressed the dark side of human nature and the struggle for social justice through the fullness of the characters and the ups and downs of the plot. It was hailed as a classic in the history of Chinese novels and had a profound impact on Chinese literature and culture.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms mainly described the political struggles and wars between the various forces during the Three Kingdoms period. The novel presented important events and characters in Chinese history through rich historical background and characters. It was hailed as the pinnacle of ancient Chinese novels and an important part of Chinese culture.

Therefore, if the readers were interested in history and politics, then Water Margins might be more suitable; if the readers were interested in human nature, emotions, and war, then Romance of the Three Kingdoms might be more suitable. No matter which book the readers chose, they should be able to gain a rich literary experience and historical and cultural knowledge.