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Four Great Classical Novels

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

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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