Shi Nai'an books in order
Chinese writer
- Lived
- 1296–1372
- Country
- Ming dynasty
- Books
- 1
Shi Nai'an published 1 novel. The best-known is Water Margin.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Shi Nai'an
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Water Margin
Shi Nai'an's most-read book.
Shi Nai'an books in order of publication
Water Margin (1400)
Film and TV adaptations
- Shui Hu Zhuan (1983)TV · from Water Margin
- The Water MarginTV · from Water Margin
About Shi Nai'an
Shi Nai'an was a Chinese writer from the Yuan and early Ming periods. Shuihu zhuan, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, is traditionally attributed to him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Shi Nai'an FAQ
- How many books has Shi Nai'an written?
- Shi Nai'an published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Shi Nai'an's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Water Margin.
- What is Shi Nai'an's most famous book?
- Water Margin is Shi Nai'an's most widely read book.
- Which Shi Nai'an books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Water Margin (as Shui Hu Zhuan, TV, 1983).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.