Ancient Version of Water Margin (1)
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About This Novel
The first 70 chapters of this book are basically consistent with the Guanhuatang version of "Water Margin" reviewed by Jin Shengtan; while the last 50 chapters are completely different from the currently popular 120-chapter version of "Water Margin". The Liangshan heroes here were not recruited. Until Chapter 120, they were still fighting bloody battles with the government troops. The next 50 chapters were separately typed and printed by Shanghai Zhongxi Book Company in 1933. The preface by Mr. Mei Jihe recorded the details of the publication at that time. The last 50 chapters of "Ancient Water Margin" have twists and turns in the plot and distinctive characters. Some scholars believe that it is the same author as the first 70 chapters. By comparing and analyzing the last 50 chapters with the first 70 chapters, we found that the plot structures before and after are coherent and consistent, and the layout echoes back and forth, forming a tight unity; without the former, the latter cannot be established; without the latter, many plot arrangements in the first 70 chapters are difficult to understand accurately. The characteristics of the characters before and after are consistent. The main characters in the last 50 chapters can be judged by their words and deeds. None of the other sequels that can be seen now can reach this level. The world view reflected before and after is consistent; the artistic style is consistent; especially the language characteristics of the times and local characteristics are also consistent.
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