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  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 1
    Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Vol. 1
    by Lo Kuan-Chung, Robert E. Hegel, C. H. Brewitt-Taylor

    I am currently producing an audiobook adaptation of the Sanguo Yanyi (The Romance of the Three Kingdoms), one of the Four Classics of Chinese Literature.  

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    I have long been fascinated with the almost two millenia-old Chinese epic, the Sanguo Yanyi, or "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as it has been called here in the west. The book, written by various authors contributing to it throughout the centuries, is truly one of the finest examples of epic storytelling in the history of the world. I tend to refer to it, sometimes, when I'm describing the story to people, as "The Chinese Illiad". The term might be a tad bit imprecise, since the Illiad only covers, what, ten years or so? Whereas, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms covers 90+ years of Chinese history. Some time back, I got a bug up my ass or something, and decided to go out and find audiobook versions of all my favorite books. I have been very successful for the most part, but there were some glaring omissions that I could not countenance. For one thing, I've not yet been able to score an audio copy of "The Aeneid" by Virgil. And from all the information I've thus far been able to gather, there is no audiobook adaptation of the Three Kingdoms saga. (Perhaps this might have something to do with the fact that the story is 120 chapters long!) To say that I was a bit indignant to discover that no one had ever made an audiobook version of one of the best-selling books of all time, one of the greatest STORIES of all time would be a bit of an understatement. I looked and looked and looked for months to see if I could track down an audio copy, and found none. So I decided that I would make one myself.

    By the way, I just want to say right here and now: I do not speak any of the Chinese dialects, so if I happen to mispronounce anything, my apologies, but I do the best I can. :p I realize that this is a project which will probably consume my entire lifetime. The book is, as I have said before, quite a long one. But I am resolved to finish this project, if it takes me forever, and when I'm done, the world will have this fine, fine story of loyalty, brotherhood, ambition, and betrayal in audiobook form! This version is adapted from the online version published by the good folks at Threekingdoms.com, featuring a musical score taken from the many Romance of the Three Kingdoms video games put out by Koei over the years. The music is courtesy of Kongming.net. If you're as much of a fan of the Three Kingdoms as I am, you'll have to check that one out! I have put a lot of work into this so far, and it's not going to stop, so I hope that each and every one of you enjoy this.

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    Wednesday
    Nov112009

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 34

    DateWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:08AM

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 34:

    Behind The Screen, Lady Cai Overhears A Secret;

    Across The Tan Torrent, The Dilu Horse Carries Its Master.



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    WARNING! THE POPCORN YOU ARE EATING HAS BEEN PISSED IN. FILM AT ELEVEN. :p

    Just checking to make sure you're paying attention.

    Okay, now that I got the joking around out of the way, it's time for the commentary for Chapter 34. Cao Cao's subdued the north, and now he sets his eyes towards the south, the lands below the Great River, where dwell Liu Biao and Sun Quan. And, did I mention, Liu Bei? Yes, indeed, Liu Bei fled a few chapters ago to Liu Biao during the debacle at Guan Du. Now Liu Bei and his underlings might possibly be the finest officers Liu Biao's got, excepting, of course, Wei Yan and Huang Zhong, who have yet to be introduced into the story.

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    Sep282009

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 23

    DateMonday, September 28, 2009 at 11:58AM

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 23:

    Mi Heng Slips His Garment And Rails At Traitors;

    Ji Ping Pledges To Kill The Prime Minister.



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    WARNING: THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!

    In previous chapters, we've seen Liu Bei join a conspiracy to assassinate Cao Cao, and then fly the coop known as Imperial Xuchang at the very first opportunity, cleverly taking control of part of Cao Cao's army in the process. Thus far, things don't seem to be going very well for Cao Cao.

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    Tuesday
    Sep152009

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 21

    DateTuesday, September 15, 2009 at 2:21PM

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 21:

    In A Plum Garden, Cao Cao Discusses Heroes;

    Using The Host's Forces, Guan Yu Takes Xuzhou.



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    WARNING: THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY MIGHT JUST CONTAIN SOME SPOILERS. MAYBE. JUUUUUUUUST MAYBE....

    Chapter 21 is sort of a transitional chapter between one plot arc and another. Lu Bu has been destroyed, Liu Bei and Cao Cao have developed an uneasy friendship, and outside the capitol, the affairs of the Imperial warlords (i.e. Yuan Shao, Sun Ce, Liu Biao, Liu Yan/Zhang, etc.) grind on as the Middle Kingdom enters the 3rd century...

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    Sep122009

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 20

    DateSaturday, September 12, 2009 at 2:03PM

    The Sanguo Yanyi - Chapter 20:

    Cao Cao Organizes A Hunting Expedition In Xutian;

    Dong Cheng Receives A Secret Command In The Palace.



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    WARNING: THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. SERIOUSLY.

    Okay, so now it's Chapter 20. That means that we're 1/6th of the way through the novel. Yay!

    For several chapters, the story has focused on Xuzhou, and the events there. Now, Lu Bu, the mightiest warrior in the land, is dead, as is Chen Gong. (Moment of silence, everyone...) The power of Yuan Shu has been broken, and Liu Bei is pretty much subordinate to Cao Cao at this point...

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