What was the difference between the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the original novel?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms was one of the most famous novels in ancient China and a classic in the history of Chinese literature. The storytelling and the original work were both different versions of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but there were some differences between them. Storytelling was usually narrated by a veteran storyteller. They would process and interpret the original work according to their own experience and understanding to make it more vivid, interesting, and fascinating. Storytelling was usually done by dictating the characters 'personalities, plots, and historical backgrounds to the audience. In comparison, the original work was Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which was written by Mr. Luo Guanzhong. The literary style of the original work was more rigorous and the descriptions of historical events and characters were more accurate. However, there were also some problems with the descriptions being too detailed and the characters being too clear. In addition, there were some differences in the content between the storytelling and the original work. Storytelling usually included some local slang, catchphrases, and interesting language to enhance the audience's hearing effect and interest. The original novel paid more attention to the authenticity of history and characters, and the description of historical events and characters was more objective and accurate. Although there are some differences between them, they are both classics in the history of Chinese literature and have high literary and artistic value.