Jin Yong
Jin Yong, born Louis Cha Leung-yung, was a renowned Chinese novelist and essayist, best known for his wuxia (martial arts and chivalry) novels. His works have had a significant impact on Chinese popular culture and have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and other media.
Books
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1. A Hero Born
"A Hero Born" is the first installment in an epic martial arts saga set in the Song Dynasty of China, where the story follows the life of Guo Jing, a young boy from a humble background. After his father, a loyal Song patriot, is murdered, Guo Jing is raised by Genghis Khan in the Mongolian steppes. Throughout his adventures, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, learns from legendary martial arts masters, and is imbued with the values of honor, loyalty, and the complex moralities of warfare and brotherhood. His destiny is intertwined with the fate of his nation as he embarks on a quest to become a true hero and to confront formidable enemies that threaten the very fabric of the martial arts world.
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