I'm looking for some books with a cultural flavor. I don't want online novels.

I'm tired of reading novels and want to read some meaningful books, such as The Ordinary World…

Answer 1

A good book with a cultural flavor can refer to the following examples:
1 "One Hundred Years of Solitude"(Garcia Márquez): This is a classic of Latin-American literature. It narrates the family history of seven generations in the context of the Colombia Revolution and probes into topics such as human nature, family, politics, history, etc.
2. Journey to the West (Wu Chengen): This is a classic novel in the history of Chinese literature. It tells the story of the adventures of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, who protected the Tang Monk to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. It also portrays many gods and characters in ancient Chinese mythology.
"Dream of the Red Chamber"(Cao Xueqin): This is a classic work of Qing Dynasty literature. It narrates the life stories of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others in the Jia family. It presents the traditional Chinese culture, family ethics, female roles, and other topics.
"Water Margins"(Shi Nai 'an): This is a classic work of Ming Dynasty literature. It tells the story of 108 righteous men revolting in Liangshan Lake. It explored the theme of loyalty, loyalty, and human nature, showing the dark side of ancient Chinese society.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Luo Guanzhong): This is a classic work of literature in the Yuan Dynasty. It narrates the wars and political struggles between Shu Han, Dong Wu and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. It portrays important events and characters in Chinese history. It has high cultural value.
The novels recommended above all have a strong cultural atmosphere. Reading them can help readers better understand Chinese traditional culture and history and improve their literary quality.