Lighthearted Tales of Three Kingdoms Great Figures turns its attention to the age of heroes, using a witty, easygoing tone to explore the larger-than-life personalities of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Cao was both brilliant and cunning; Liu Bei’s tears concealed a steadfast spirit; and Sun Quan’s efforts to preserve his realm were riddled with inner conflict. We poke fun at Zhuge Liang, a genius who reached the pinnacle of wisdom yet lived like an overworked office drone, and Zhou Yu, a brilliant strategist whose narrow-minded reputation has been misunderstood for a thousand years. We also tell the tales of generals like Guan Yu, whose arrogance was wrapped in loyalty, and Lu Bu, a mighty warrior who became a mercenary notorious for switching sides. Through vivid stories, we uncover the great figures’ contradictions, their rivalries and amusing exploits, and the helpless struggles and everyday warmth of life in a turbulent age, letting you laugh as you discover the passion and frustrations of the Three Kingdoms’ heroes.
