The Four Great Masterpieces referred to 'Dream of the Red Chamber',' Journey to the West','Water Margins' and 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. They were the classics in the history of Chinese literature. Among them, Dream of the Red Chamber was hailed as a masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature and a towering mountain in the history of novels. If one wanted to read the Four Great Classics first, it would depend on one's personal interests and preferences. If you like history and detective novels, then Journey to the West might be more suitable; if you like fantasy and martial arts novels, then Water Margins might be more suitable; if you like novels about war and officialdom, then Romance of the Three Kingdoms might be more suitable. Each of the Four Great Classics had its own characteristics. The choice of which one to choose depended on one's personal interests and hobbies.
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.
The first of the Four Great Classics was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
The Four Great Classics were the classics of Chinese literature, and were hailed as the classics of Chinese literature. If you want to read these four works, I suggest you start with 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature. It described the life of the feudal society in the Qing Dynasty and showed the complexity of human nature and the changes of society. This book had a complicated plot and many characters. It required a certain amount of reading ability and patience to understand. Next, you can read Journey to the West, Water Margins, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. These three works all have high literary value. They describe the life and historical events of ancient Chinese society, but also show the complexity of human nature and the personalities of different characters. I hope these suggestions will be helpful. Happy reading!
Dream of the Red Chamber was the earliest one. It was written in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
"Journey to the West" was one of the earliest ancient Chinese novels. It was written during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (about 1592 - 1602 A.D.). It was originally written by the Ming Dynasty scholar Wu Chengen. After many versions of adaptation and addition, it gradually formed the current version. The creation of Dream of the Red Chamber began during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The author was Cao Xueqin. After many versions of adaptation, addition and removal, it was finally compiled into a book by Zhiyanzhai and others in 1877. The creation of Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms also had their own historical backgrounds, but the earliest records could be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.
The first of the Four Great Classics was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
The first of the Four Great Classics was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
As a fan of online literature, I can't give a subjective answer. However, according to the ratings and rankings of literary critics and readers, there was no clear ranking among the four masterpieces. Instead, each had its own advantages and disadvantages. "Dream of the Red Chamber" was regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese literature. It described the life and interpersonal relationships of the aristocratic society in the Qing Dynasty with high artistic quality and depth of thought. Its plot was complicated and the characters were profound, with a rich cultural and historical background. Journey to the West was regarded as a mythical novel in the history of Chinese literature. It told the story of Sun Wukong and others protecting Tang Sanzang. It was famous for its humorous narrative style and colorful characters. At the same time, it also showed the values and moral values of Chinese traditional culture. Water margin was regarded as a heroic legend in the history of Chinese literature, which told the story of 108 heroes. It was famous for its vivid descriptions and distinctive characters, but it also showed the class struggle in ancient Chinese society and the character characteristics of the characters. Romance of the Three Kingdoms was considered a historical novel in the history of Chinese literature. It narrated the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period. It was famous for its complex plots and characters, but it also showed the characteristics and values of ancient Chinese political culture. Therefore, the ranking of the four great novels was not a clear conclusion. It depended on the reader's literary taste and cultural background.
There was no definite answer as to which of the Four Great Classics would be ranked first because everyone's understanding and preference of the Four Great Classics were different. However, some people might think that 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is the most outstanding of the four masterpieces because it has profound cultural meaning, beautiful literary style, and profound meaning. In addition,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was also regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese novels, which had a profound impact on later literature and art. On the other hand, some people may think that Journey to the West is the best of the four masterpieces because it is a mythical story full of fantasy and adventure. It tells the story of Sun Wukong and others protecting Tang Sanzang. Journey to the West was also regarded as a classic in the history of Chinese novels. It not only had profound cultural implications, but also reflected the politics, religion, morality, and philosophy of ancient Chinese society through the processing and interpretation of myths and legends. In addition, Water Margins and Romance of the Three Kingdoms also had their own unique charm and value. Water Margins told the story of a group of righteous thieves and showed the dark side of China's feudal society. It had high literary value and historical significance. Romance of the Three Kingdoms was a classic war epic that reflected the profound meaning of ancient Chinese politics and society through the in-depth description and shaping of the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period.
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