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A Riveting Tale that has Endured the Centuries 
"Outlaws of the Marsh" provides a fascinating look into 14th century Chinese literature- and thus the minds of 14th century Chinese the story was intended to entertain. The story was extremely popular in its day, for many of the same reasons that it endures as a stunning example of Chinese story telling today. An excellent example of 14th century Chinese vernacular literature, "Outlaws of the Marsh" has been a favorite of Chinese readers for over 600 years. This riveting story has endured the centuries for a very good reason. It contains elements that captivate even today's jaded audiences: deception, violence, murder, gangs, and drunken revelry. Rife with charismatic heroes, scheming beauties, wild troublemakers and corrupt officials, the story brims with interesting characters and plot twists. The outlaws of Liangshan Marsh, societal outcasts drawn together by their misdeeds, form an almost super-human collective against the unjust (sort of like a precursor to Robin Hood). The story is peopled with rash, violent men; lusty, evil-minded beauties; upstanding men of honor fighting for what is right; well-meaning yet dangerous oafs; and corrupt, tyrannical officials. This tale of Song Jiang, Wu Song, and the rest of the "outlaws" will keep you on the edge of your seat.
One of the best books on Chinese culture and storytelling...
When you put elegant Chinese prose with an exciting, twisting story, what do you get? Outlaws of the Marsh! This book tells the story of Song Jiang and his outlaws, in what can be sometimes hillarious, thrilling, terrorizing, and the list goes on and on.... however, don't read it if you like boring stories or like to go to sleep at night. This will keep you coming back for more every time. Great reading and worth the price. Another book to be recommended is "The Three Kingdoms",which The Outlaws refers to.
A novel of political corruption, murder, love, martial arts.
Stunning portrayal of 14th century china. Intertwining tales of bold heroes, corrupt officials, jealous lovers, and chivalrous martial artists. I have never enjoyed another book as i've enjoyed this one. Will leave you wanting more! A must read!!!
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