Luo Guanzhong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luo Guanzhong
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| Born | 1330  |
| Died | c. 1400 |
| Occupation | Writer |
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| Traditional Chinese | 羅貫中 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 罗贯中 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 羅本 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 罗本 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 湖海散人 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 湖海散人 | ||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Leisure Man of Lakes and Seas | ||||||||||||||||
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Luo Guanzhong was a famous Chinese writer. He lived a long time ago, during the Ming dynasty (around 1330 to 1400). His real name was Luo Ben. He was also known by another name, Huhai Sanren, which means "Leisure Man of Lakes and Seas."
Luo Guanzhong is most famous for writing Romance of the Three Kingdoms. This book is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It tells an exciting story about a time of war and heroes in ancient China.
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Who Was Luo Guanzhong?
People are not completely sure where or when Luo Guanzhong was born. One idea is that he was from Taiyuan. He might have lived during the end of the Yuan dynasty and the start of the Ming dynasty. A writer named Jia Zhongming said he met Luo Guanzhong in 1364.
Another idea is that he was born in Dongyuan, in the province of Shandong. This might have been around 1280 to 1360. Some historians also think he could have been from Hangzhou or Jiangnan.
Where Was He From?
Some researchers believe Luo Guanzhong was part of the Luo family from Taiyuan. However, his name is not in their family records. This makes some people doubt if he was really from Taiyuan. They wonder why he wrote so much about people in Shandong if he was from Taiyuan.
Recent studies suggest he might have been born between 1315 and 1318. Other sources say it was closer to 1330. It's a bit of a mystery!
What Did Luo Guanzhong Write?
Luo Guanzhong is best known for Romance of the Three Kingdoms. This book is a historical novel. It tells stories from a period in Chinese history when three kingdoms were fighting for control. Many of these stories were told by different storytellers before Luo Guanzhong wrote them down.
He is also linked to another famous novel called Water Margin. This book is about a group of outlaws who rebel against corrupt officials. It's believed that another writer, Shi Nai'an, first put Water Margin together. Luo Guanzhong then helped shape it into the 100-chapter version we know today.
Other Stories He Wrote
Luo Guanzhong is also credited with The Three Sui Quash the Demons' Revolt. This is a fantasy story with 20 chapters. It's based on tales about a rebellion at the end of the Northern Song dynasty. Later, another writer, Feng Menglong, made it longer, into 40 chapters.
Another work is Can Tang Wudai Shi Yanzhuan. This book tells the history of the end of the Tang dynasty and the time that followed, called the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It's a collection of stories about a rebellion led by Zhu Wen.
Images for kids
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Statue of Luo Guanzhong in Dongping Lake Square in Dongping County
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Luo Guanzhong Memorial, in Dongping County, Shandong
See also
In Spanish: Luo Guanzhong para niños
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the famous book he wrote
- Records of the Three Kingdoms, a historical book that influenced Luo's novel
- Chen Shou, the writer of the Records of the Three Kingdoms
