A Hero Born
The Definitive Edition
by Jin Yong
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Pub Date Sep 17 2019 | Archive Date Oct 01 2019
Description
The epic Chinese classic and phenomenon published in the US for the first time!
Featured in iO9's 2019 Fall Preview.
Set in ancient China, in a world where kung fu is magic, kingdoms vie for power and the battle to become the ultimate kung fu master unfolds, an unlikely hero is born… in the first book in the epic Legends of the Condor Heroes by the critically acclaimed master of the genre, Jin Yong.
After his father—a devoted Song patriot—is murdered by the Jin empire, Guo Jing and his mother flee to the plains of Ghengis Khan and his people for refuge. For one day he must face his mortal enemy in battle in the Garden of the Drunken Immortals. Under the tutelage of Genghis Khan and The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing hones his kung fu skills. Humble, loyal and perhaps not always wise, Guo Jing faces a destiny both great and terrible.
However, in a land divided—and a future largely unknown—Guo Jing must navigate love and war, honor and betrayal before he can face his own fate and become the hero he’s meant to be.
Legends of the Condor Heroes
A Hero Born
A Bond Undone
A Snake Lies Waiting
A Heart Divided
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250220608 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 416 |
Featured Reviews
Librarian 355853
Wow, what a fun read. If you like martial arts movies this is the book for you. Two sworn brothers are attacked and killed, leaving their wives behind. One of those wives is captured by a prince, another is kidnapped by an evil administrator whose death leaves her alone on the Mongolian plains.
The story follows the child of the woman who escaped to Mongolia, through his upbringing, his tutelage under various shifus (masters) and his experiences once he heads toward an appointed duel back in his homeland.
I loved every minute of it. It reminded me of Eiji Yoshikawa's Musashi except with more action and less swords. I understand this is a new translation and that it is a very established story in China, and I can see why. I can't wait to get my hands on the next volume!
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