Jin Yong A Hero Born : Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. I Paperback Book

NOW A RECORDBREAKING FILM STARRING THE UNTAMEDS XIAO ZHANTHE CHINESE LORD OF THE RINGS NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD..ONE OF TIME MAGAZINES 100 BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF ALL TIME."Jin Yongs work, in the Chinesespeaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale youre ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity Genghis Khan. Guo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khans army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts. Guided by his faithful shifus, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be... | Jin Yong A Hero Born : Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. I Paperback Book