Скачать или смотреть 《Water Margin》(1):The Four Great Classical Novels of China

As one of the four great classical novels of ancient China, the Water Margin, created by Shi Nai'an, is characterized by an astonishing level of meticulousness. He conducted in-depth research on history, culture, and society, striving to present a true picture of the Song Dynasty.

Firstly, Shi Nai'an was extremely rigorous in his historical research. When depicting the stories and characters in the Water Margin, he fully considered the historical background and social environment of that time. For instance, the Liangshan Uprising described in the book was based on the peasant uprisings at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. Through his study of historical materials, Shi Nai'an vividly presented the social unrest and the hardships of the people to the readers.

Secondly, Shi Nai'an was also very meticulous in his portrayal of characters. Through detailed descriptions of their language, behavior, and psychology, he made each character come alive with distinct personalities. For example, the character Wu Song, as depicted by him, is both incredibly brave and highly intelligent. This multi-faceted portrayal makes the characters more three-dimensional and realistic.

Furthermore, Shi Nai'an was also very meticulous in his description of the plot and details of the story. Through his detailed and vivid descriptions, he made readers feel as if they were right in the middle of the story, experiencing the tension and excitement of each plot. For instance, in the plot of "Wu Song Slays the Tiger", Shi Nai'an's depiction of the fight between Wu Song and the tiger made readers feel the thrilling danger of life and death.