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Four Great Classical Novels in AP Chinese Language and Culture

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The Four Great Classical Novels refer to a collection of four famous Chinese novels from the Ming and Qing dynasties. These novels are considered masterpieces of Chinese literature and include "Dream of the Red Chamber," "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," "Water Margin," and "Journey to the West."

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