Introduction to Luo Guanzhong
Luo Guanzhong (about 1330-about 1400 years), the word Ruzhong, Runzhi Han people, Shanxi Hongdong people. He was a famous novelist and literary theorist in the early Ming Dynasty. He was one of the authors of the "Four Great Masterpieces" in the history of Chinese literature,"Dream of the Red Chamber." He was also known as the "Master of Fictions." Luo Guanzhong lived in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. His works were mainly passed down to later generations in the Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. His novels were based on historical stories, folklores, and operas, which combined a large number of literary elements to form his own unique style. His representative works included Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margins, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber. Luo Guanzhong's novels are famous for their profound thoughts and unique artistic techniques. They not only have high literary value, but also have a far-reaching impact on the development of ancient and modern Chinese literature. His works created the first of the "Four Great Masterpieces" and were hailed as classics in the history of Chinese literature.