Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu
 1985 edition published by Linking Publishing | |
| Author | Huanzhulouzhu |
|---|---|
| Original title | 蜀山劍俠傳 or 蜀山劔俠傳 |
| Cover artist | Li Zhaodao |
| Language | Chinese |
| Genre | Gods and demons fiction, Xianxia, Wuxia |
| Set in | Sichuan |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | Republican China |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 7227 |
| ISBN | 9789570809268 |
| Followed by | Blades for Willows |
Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu (traditional Chinese: 蜀山劍俠傳; simplified Chinese: 蜀山剑侠传; pinyin: Shǔshān jiànxiá zhuàn; Wade–Giles: Shu3-shan1 chien4-hsia2 chuan4) is a 1932 wuxia novel written by the Sichuanese writer Huanzhulouzhu.
The book was later adapted into two Hong Kong films both directed by Tsui Hark: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983) and The Legend of Zu (2001).[1][2] It was also adapted into various television series.
Synopsis
[edit] | This section needs an improved plot summary. (March 2021) |
Adaptations
[edit]The book has been adapted into television shows and films:
- Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983 Hong Kong film)
- The Gods and Demons of Zu Mountain (1990 Hong Kong TV series)
- The Zu Mountain Saga (1991 Hong Kong TV series)
- The Legend of Zu (2001 Hong Kong film)
- Legend of Zu Mountain (2015 Chinese TV series)
References
[edit]- ^ "新版《蜀山剑侠传》(图)-搜狐滚动". roll.sohu.com.
- ^ Hamm, John Christopher (January 1, 2005). Paper Swordsmen: Jin Yong And The Modern Chinese Martial Arts Novel. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 9780824827632 – via Google Books.
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