What classic martial arts novels does Jin Yong have?

Jin Yong, whose pen name is Cha, is one of the founders of modern martial arts novels in China and one of the most influential literary giants in the Chinese-speaking world. He became a representative figure of martial arts novels with profound cultural background, unforgettable plot and deeply rooted characters.

So, what classic martial arts novels did Jin Yong write? The following are some famous works:

1. Legend of the Condor Heroes

The Legend of the Condor Heroes is based on the invasion of Jin State in the late Song Dynasty, and tells the story of the river's lake grievances and emotional entanglements among a series of heroes such as Guo Jing, Huang Rong, Yang Kang and Hong Qigong. This novel is Jin Yong's earliest and most extensive work, and is regarded as a classic of China's martial arts novels.

2. Tianlong Babu

Tian Ba Long Bu is another masterpiece of Jin Yong's creation. The story revolves around the feud between Zoroastrianism, white camel mountain, Dali and Jin. Embedded with profound historical background and strong national color, it is known as the compass of China's ancient martial arts novels.

3. "Eternal Dragon Slayer"

Yi Tian Slaughter the Dragon is one of Jin Yong's most modern works, which reflects the diversity and self-identity of China culture and puts forward his own views on freedom, humanity and rationality. This novel tells the story of Zhang Wuji's emotional entanglement with women such as Zhao Min and Zhou Zhiruo, and it is Jin Yong's favorite work.

4. Duke of Lushan

Duke of Lushan is one of Jin Yong's most realistic works. It reveals the disadvantages of China's ancient society and system through the plot of court struggle and officialdom intrigue, and is regarded as one of the masterpieces of China's ancient literature.

The above four novels are all masterpieces of China's martial arts novels, each of which expresses different human nature and social significance. Jin Yong has made outstanding contributions to the development of martial arts novels with his profound cultural background and popular plots.