A Hero Born by Jin Yong
"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.
The 2772nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Chinese
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)