An episode from this novel in which a "tiger slayer" avenges the murder of his brother by murdering his brother's wife is the basis of an erotic spinoff translated into English as The (*) Plum in the Golden Vase.
Late in this novel, ten military commandants decree the building of 100 paddleboats, which are sunk by people who swim under and puncture them. A group known as the "original seven" target a convoy of birthday presents early in this novel, which begins when several spirits are released from underneath a tortoise with a stele on its back. An episode from this novel in which a "tiger slayer" avenges the murder of his brother by murdering his brother's wife is the basis of an erotic spinoff translated into English as The (*) Plum in the Golden Vase. This novel, which is attributed to Shi Nai'an, focuses on "stars of destiny" who gather near Mount Liang, and was translated into English by Pearl S. Buck under the title All Men Are Brothers. For 10 points, name this member of China's Four Great Classical Novels that centers on 108 bandits who congregate in a swamp.
Late in this novel, ten military commandants decree the building of 100 paddleboats, which are sunk by people who swim under and puncture them.
Water Margin [or Shui Hu Zhuan or Outlaws of the Marsh or Tale of the Marshes or Men of the Marshes; accept The Marshes of Mount Liang before “Liang”; accept All Men Are Brother before “All Men” is read] &lt;Hart&gt;