Luo Ben (c. 1330–1400, or c.1280–1360), better known by his courtesy name Guanzhong (Mandarin pronunciation: [lwo kwanʈʂʊŋ]), is a Chinese writer who lived during the Ming dynasty. He is also known by his pseudonym Huhai Sanren (Chinese: 湖海散人; pinyin: Húhǎi Sǎnrén; lit. 'Leisure Man of Lakes and Seas'). Luo is credited with writing Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
Luo Guanzhong
Author details
- Born:
- March 30, 1334
- Died:
- Jan. 15, 1400
