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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- Qing Dynasty Duology film, 1987
- The Book and the Sword television series, 1994
- The Book and the Sword television series
- The Book and the Sword television series
- The Legend of the Book and the Sword television series
Read next
- Followed by
- Other Tales of the Flying Fox
In print
- Editions recorded
- 1 on Open Library, 1 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 10 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of The Book and the Sword are there?
We track 1 edition of The Book and the Sword. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Book and the Sword been adapted?
Yes, including The Book and the Sword (television series), The Book and the Sword (television series), The Legend of the Book and the Sword (television series), according to Wikidata.
When was The Book and the Sword first published?
The Book and the Sword by Jin Yong was first published in 1955.
What should I read after The Book and the Sword?
In order, it is followed by Other Tales of the Flying Fox, according to Wikidata.