This is one of the most famous novels of early China which was written about 1330 AD, during the Yuan Dynasty, by a man named Luo Guanzhong.This novel tells story of the momentous rule of the Han dynasty, when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. This decisive period in Chinese history became a subject of great interest to historians, poets, and dramatists.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	The Han Dynasty
B	China’s Progress
C	Romance of the Three Kingdoms
D	The Great Mandate

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -“The Story of Three Kingdoms” (Sanguo Yanyi), created by Luo Guanzhong (1330-1400), is a historical novel and one of the greatest Chinese literary masterpieces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three Kingdoms (Sanguo yanyi) can be read as a study of values in conflict, such as righteousness (yi) against loyalty (zhong), and filial piety (xiao) against brotherhood (xiongdi). In a time of peace and stability, these ideals should coexist and enhance one another; in a time of crisis they may become incompatible.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chinese novel is generally considered to have first appeared in the mid to late 14th century with the original version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, attributed to Luo Guanzhong. This gradually developed into a late 16th century maturity, represented by Journey to the West and Jin Ping Mei.

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