Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 14th-century historical novel, and considered one of the four classics in Chinese literature. This 4-volume picture book series takes the lengthy and somewhat "intimidating" classic, and making it approachable for young readers through tasteful ink illustrations, relatable dialogue, and approachable text!
Liu Bei (劉備), with the help of Zhang Fei (張飛) and Guan Ruo (關弱), is gaining more military power each day. But as his power grew, he really wanted someone with strategic and tactical talents as a close advisor.
One day, he heard of someone by the name of Zhuge Liang (諸葛亮) who was said to be a strategic genius. Liu Bei knew that with Liang by his side, they can conquer anything.
Liu Bei set out to find find Liang. On his first visit, Liang wasn't home.
Liu Bei tried again through a rain and snow storm, and Liang was apparently away travelling.
When spring arrives, Liu Bei visits again with Zhang Fei and Guan Ruo. Will Liang be home this time? Will he agree to help Liu Bei?
Through this captivating historical story, the idiom 三顧茅廬 is now often used to describe making a request with a lot of sincerity and tenacity.
Hardcover | 48 pages | 21.5cm x 24cm