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Set in 1200 A.D. during the Song Empire's struggle against the invading Jurchen, this epic tale unfolds as half the empire's territory and its capital fall into enemy hands. The peasants suffer under the tribute imposed by their conquerors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, Genghis Khan is uniting a nation of warriors. Guo Jing, the son of a murdered Song patriot, has grown up amidst Genghis Khan's forces. Humble and loyal, he is destined to confront a cunning and privileged adversary, trained in the martial arts. With guidance from his mentors, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing embarks on a journey back to China, specifically to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing, to fulfill his fate. In a land torn by war and treachery, his courage and loyalties will be challenged at every turn. This beloved series, with over 300 million copies sold, has captivated Chinese readers for decades and is now available in English for the first time. Celebrated as one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Novels, it offers a blend of humor and grandeur reminiscent of cherished fairy tales. Translated by Anna Holmwood, this work holds a cultural significance comparable to that of Harry Potter and Star Wars.
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Legends of the Condor Heroes - 1: A Hero Born, Jin Yong, Anna Holmwood
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- Année de publication
- 2024
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- Titre
- Legends of the Condor Heroes - 1: A Hero Born
- Sous-titre
- Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. I
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Jin Yong, Anna Holmwood
- Éditeur
- Quercus publishing
- Publié
- 2024
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 394
- ISBN10
- 1529432677
- ISBN13
- 9781529432671
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Romans d'amour, Fantasy, Romans historiques, Sport, Classiques, Romans d'aventures, Asie, Chine, Fantasy épique, Littérature asiatique, Arts martiaux, Littérature chinoise, Épopées héroïques, Chine ancienne, Kung-fu
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- Set in 1200 A.D. during the Song Empire's struggle against the invading Jurchen, this epic tale unfolds as half the empire's territory and its capital fall into enemy hands. The peasants suffer under the tribute imposed by their conquerors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, Genghis Khan is uniting a nation of warriors. Guo Jing, the son of a murdered Song patriot, has grown up amidst Genghis Khan's forces. Humble and loyal, he is destined to confront a cunning and privileged adversary, trained in the martial arts. With guidance from his mentors, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing embarks on a journey back to China, specifically to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing, to fulfill his fate. In a land torn by war and treachery, his courage and loyalties will be challenged at every turn. This beloved series, with over 300 million copies sold, has captivated Chinese readers for decades and is now available in English for the first time. Celebrated as one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Novels, it offers a blend of humor and grandeur reminiscent of cherished fairy tales. Translated by Anna Holmwood, this work holds a cultural significance comparable to that of Harry Potter and Star Wars.