Jin Yong
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre is the third part of the Condor Trilogy. The male protagonists of this trilogy are completely different in nature. Guo Jing was honest and straightforward. Yang Guo was affectionate and unruly. However, Zhang Wuji’s personality was more complex and he was also weaker. He had less heroic qualities. He…
The Condor Trilogy by Jin Yong is generally regarded as his most popular work. The wuxia epic consists of three novels that span four dynasties between the 13th and 14th century. Part One The Legend of the Condor Heroes was serialised in newspapers between 1957 and 1959. It is set in the 13th century during…
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber was first serialised by Jin Yong in newspapers from 6 July 1961 to 2 September 1963. The book is the third of the Condor Trilogy. The story has undergone two revisions. The second edition was released in 1979 and and the third edition was published in 2005. Some translations…
Changchun admits defeat. Original translation by Mojo Jojo Seeing his Disciple Brother in critical danger, Sha Tongtian leapt over to quickly try and break Mei Chaofeng’s grip. As soon as their hands met they were both felt their arms struck by a sudden ache. Meanwhile over to their left came the sound of darts whizzing…
White Horse Neighing in the West Wind by Jin Yong was first serialised in the newspapers in 1961. This novella is the only Jin Yong story that features a female protagonist. Its title has been translated as Swordswoman Riding West on White Horse and White Horse Neighs in the Western Wind. The first translation does…
Sword of the Yue Maiden Sword of the Yue Maiden by Jin Yong was first serialised in 1970 in the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao Evening Supplement. Although it was the final wuxia work written by the author, it was the earliest in terms of chronological setting amongst his novels. The novelette is Jin Yong’s…
The second edition of The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre was published in 1979. Jin Yong made revisions to refine the original version serialised in the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao. He later made another round of changes that was published in 2005 as the third edition. Do not hesitate to contact us if you…
Spectres of the past. Original translation by Rayon Guo Jing placed Mei Chaofeng on his shoulders, according to her instructions, and hurried after the fleeing enemy. His body had a strong kung fu basis and Mei Chaofeng’s body was not heavy so even though she was on his shoulders, it did nothing to diminish his…
Iron spear, damaged plough. Original translation by SunnySnow Guo Jing and Huang Rong went to the back of Prince Zhao’s palace and leaped over the wall into the courtyard. Huang Rong whispered to Guo Jing in a soft voice: “Your ‘light body’ Gong Fu is excellent!” Guo Jing crouching by the foot of the wall…
Everyone showing off their abilities. Original translation by Strunf Wang Chuyi went extremely quickly. In little time, they left the city. Some li further, they arrived at the foot of a hill. Eager to test the abilities of Guo Jing, the Taoist did not slow and ran more and more quickly. At the time Guo…