Wuxia

[close] Wuxia, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, Cultivation, Shonen, LitRPG, GameLit and Progression Fantasy as it appears in: Books, Comics, Manga, Anime, Video Games, Film & TV A place to discuss and share stories where characters progress through internal development, building new strength, abilities and incredible powers through mystical arts. You can also find Cultivation Fantasy Fiction on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivationfantasyfiction/ And on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CultivationFantasy/

[close] Wuxia is a Chinese word that literally means Martial Hero. These stories are about kung fu masters and their adventures. These Chinese stories differ from the tales of Japanese Samurai as usually the main characters serve no lord or king. They are often wandering heros that fight for righteousness. Wuxia tales take place in an alternate universe called the Jianghu, a place of adventure and danger, a place filled with martial artists, noble, beggars, thieves. We'll examine these stories and their history in this group. If you like kung fu movies such a Five Deadly Venoms, Kid with the Golden Arm, or, even the more modern, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and want to read the literature that inspired these movies, you're in the right place.

[close] Kunlun Journal of Chinese Historical Fiction is an online literary journal dedicated to wuxia and Chinese historical fiction (and historical fiction of other east and south-east asian nations). This is Kunlun's bookshelf, a repository of wuxia and historical fiction novels and related-nonfiction works.

[close] We read and discuss scifi, fantasy, horror, and wuxia books. This book club is an extension of our podcast and Youtube channel. My books will be included as they come out. Bring your recommendations and opinions, the discussion boards are open.