Which of the Four Great Classics should I read first?

Which of the Four Great Classics should I read first? What are the benefits of reading it? The reason? It's best if you can be more detailed. Those who like literature can answer.

Answer 1

The Four Great Masterpieces referred to the four classic novels, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Among them,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese literature and a treasure in the treasure house of world literature.

If you want to read "Dream of the Red Chamber" first, I suggest you start reading from the fourth "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" because "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" described the historical plot of the Three Kingdoms period, which is more complicated."Dream of the Red Chamber" is a novel with rich emotions. It may not be very friendly for beginners.

In addition, if you want to read Journey to the West first, it is recommended to start reading from the first Water Margins because Water Margins described the story of the Song Dynasty peasant uprising, while Journey to the West is a novel with myths and legends as the theme. It requires a certain literary foundation to understand and appreciate.

Of course, everyone's interest and reading level were different. They could choose the reading order that suited them according to their own preferences.