A Hero Born by Jin Yong
Legends of the Condor Heroes
"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 1805th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 395
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Eagle Shooting Heroes
- Legends of the Condor Heroes: A Hero Born
- The Brave Archer
- The Condor Heroes
- The Eagle-Shooting Heroes
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 6th on The 50 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Esquire Magazine)
- 29th on 20th century 100 Best Chinese Fictions (Asia Weekly)
- 61st on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 1902nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)