Can you recommend some famous Chinese revenge novels?

Answer 1

A great Chinese revenge novel is 'A Dream of Red Mansions'. Although revenge is not the main theme, there are some elements of it. For instance, the fates of some characters can be seen as a form of revenge by karma. Also, in some traditional Chinese short stories, there are often themes of the wronged seeking revenge. These stories usually show how the oppressed eventually get their justice, often through supernatural or clever means.

Answer 2

Sure. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a famous revenge novel, although it's not strictly Chinese. But in Chinese literature, 'Nie Yinniang' is a story with revenge elements. Nie Yinniang is a female assassin who has her own reasons for revenge. She uses her martial arts skills to seek justice in her own way. There are also some martial arts novels like Jin Yong's works that may have sub - plots related to revenge, where characters might avenge the death of their loved ones or the wrongs done to them.

Answer 3

One of the well - known Chinese revenge novels is 'The Water Margin'. In this novel, many heroes have their own stories of seeking revenge against the unjust. For example, Lin Chong was framed and finally took revenge on those who persecuted him. Another is 'Journey to the West' in a sense. The Monkey King often takes revenge on demons who try to harm his master. And 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' also contains elements of revenge, as characters compete and retaliate in the chaotic times of war and power struggle.