Shi Naian

2 summariesFiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Shi Nai'an was a Chinese writer from the Yuan and early Ming periods. Shuihu zhuan, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, is traditionally attributed to him. There are few reliable sources for his biography, much less his literary activity.

Books by Shi Naian

2 books available

The Water Margin
Shi Naian
4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsFiction
In Song Dynasty China, 108 outlaws, united by their opposition to corrupt officials and imperial rule, form a brotherhood to seek justice and restore their honor.
Outlaws of the Marsh
Shi Naian
4.1 (2k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a corrupt Song Dynasty, over a hundred outlaws, forced by tyranny, unite in a mountain stronghold to defy the government with an epic saga of intrigue, warfare, and adventure.