San Kuo: Or Romance of the Three Kingdoms (The Complete and Unabridged Chinese Historical Novel)

Tales of Epic Battles, Legendary Heroes, and Power Struggles of Ancient China by Luo Guanzhong

De: Luo Guanzhong

Narrado por: James Francis Markert

San Kuo: Or Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong, set during the turbulent final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period (circa 184–280 AD). Widely regarded as one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, it combines history, legend, and myth to depict the power struggles and heroic exploits of the era.

The story begins with the fall of the Han Dynasty, as political corruption, rebellion, and chaos engulf the land. Three powerful leaders—Cao Cao of Wei, Liu Bei of Shu, and Sun Quan of Wu—emerge to vie for control of China, each building their kingdoms while navigating shifting alliances and betrayals. Central themes include loyalty, ambition, strategy, and the rise and fall of empires.

The novel highlights famous characters like Zhuge Liang, a brilliant strategist; Guan Yu, a symbol of loyalty and martial prowess; and Cao Cao, a cunning and controversial figure. Through vivid battles, political intrigue, and personal rivalries, the narrative captures the human drama and the epic scale of this transformative period in Chinese history.

While it is rooted in historical events, the novel takes creative liberties to enhance its dramatic appeal, making it a timeless exploration of power, morality, and fate.

Renowned for his compelling narrations of Mythology, Myths, and Legends from around the world, James Francis Markert brings a deeply personal touch to this production. A tribute to his favorite novel, this audiobook is a true labor of love. Featuring nearly 600 unique character voices, his performance pushes the boundaries of voice acting—possibly setting a world record. We invite you to experience not just a story, but a passion project brought to life with extraordinary dedication.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2025 Chronos Publishing LLC

Excellent voices, personality, and pronunciation on the part of the narrator

Excellent voices, personality, and pronunciation on the part of the narrator. Very easy to listen to.

An important production, with one exception

Audible needs a lot more English-language editions like this, classics from the past and from cultures around the world, but please find a narrator who can correctly pronounce words that any educated English speaker can express properly and who won't turn so many characters into cartoons, noir gangsters, or surfer dudes.

amazing story from start to finish

This was an amazing story from start to finish, and the reader created many voices and did an amazing job telling the stiry. I see why this is one of China's great books. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys well told and exciting stories to get this. I doubly suggest it if you are a fan of the Dynasty Warriors video games as this is the story it is based on.

Fantastic book

I have enjoyed the Three Kingdoms story for many years. I was very excited to hear a new reading of it. James Francis Markert brought fresh, vastly entertaining energy to characters that I already loved. Very worth the listen time!

Just like the video games!

I remember playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the NES back in the 90s. It wasn’t until Dynasty Warriors did I realize it was based on a book. When I looked years ago after having this revelation, I didn’t find a whole lot of options, at least that weren’t Chinese… The story is epic with a lot of moving pieces. There is a wide cast of characters and it sheds some light on Chinese culture. Great book!