These are classics in the history of literature and have a high reputation all over the world. Here's a quick rundown of the works:
Les Misérables: First published in 1862 by French writer Victor Hugo, this book is one of the great works of 19th-century French literature. It tells the transformation of the protagonist Jean from a criminal to a saint, and through his story, it shows the contradictions and conflicts of French society at that time, as well as the ** of humanity and justice.
2. Dream of the Red Chamber: This is one of the pinnacles of Chinese literary history, and is generally considered to have been written by the Qing Dynasty writer Cao Xueqin based on her own family experiences. ** It depicts the polyamorous love affair of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai in detailed brushstrokes, while reflecting the decline of feudal society and the complexity of human nature.
3 "Water Margin" (Outlaws of the Marsh): This ** tells the story of 108 heroes who gathered in Liangshan to resist corruption**. It not only covers the rich content of social life, but also embodies the spirit of the people's resistance to oppression and the pursuit of justice through the depiction of these heroic characters.
4 "Journey to the West" (Journey to the West): This is a classical god and demon ** that integrates myths, legends, folklore, religion and other elements, with the story of the four Tang monks and apprentices learning scriptures in the west as the main line, through the difficulties and trials they encountered during the journey, showing the theme of persevering in faith and overcoming obstacles.
5. "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" (Romance of the Three Kingdoms): This ** is based on the history of the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period in China, and mainly tells the ambition and resourceful struggle of historical figures such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan. It is not only a historical work, but also a highly dramatic and philosophical work of literature.
Not only do these ** occupy an important place in the literary history of their respective countries, but they have also been translated into many languages, which have had a profound impact on readers and literature lovers all over the world.