The historical fiction describes the epic proportions that took place in the 14th century. The narration by Luo Guanzhong depicts the events that happened at the time when the Han dynasty was coming down dividing China into three distinct kingdoms. One of the leaders was Liu Bei, noble from the crumble Han dynasty with the most powerful claim to the throne. His archrival Cao Cao was a poem writer as well as a ruthless general. Liu Bein is assisted by Zhang Fei a rash and loyal warrior. The third player is Zhuge Liang a master strategist and scholar who is believed to have supernatural abilities. This essay gives an emotional and intellectual reflection concerning Luo’s book.
The piece is probably the greatest narrative ever sculptured. The villains and heroes in the book are portrayed vividly expressing their innermost passions and motivation. It is a powerful representation of the supremacy of the military that uses China at its disposal just like a game (Luo, 220). It is crafted in a manner that draws emotions based on the encounters of the characters especially when death occurs. There are many revelations about wars and intrigues, but what captures the most attention is the greed for wealth and power, loyalty, and human motivation. The writer also captures poetic aspects that have an in sync pace and flavor that is unique and rhymes. The essential element that Luo points out is the history of the country that appears to be cyclic unlike the linear one found in the Western nations. The ideologies of the Chinese culture are also portrayed in terms of leadership and warfare (Luo, 310). With so many interesting aspects, it is no wonder that the book continues to be influential in many regions leaving a mark in world literature.
Work Cited
Luo Guanzhong. Three Kingdoms: A Historical Novel. Translated by Moss Roberts. Abridged Edition. University of California Press, 1999
