A Chronological List of Gu Long's Works
Gu Long wrote 66 wuxia novels. Some of these comprised two shorter stories or more, hence bringing the total to 69 separate works. Here is a chronological list of his writing, with notes, links to translated texts and excerpts, as well as corresponding motion picture and made-for-television adaptations.
Note: Years of publication and English titles are approximations.
The Early Years: 1960 to 1963
Thirteen novels that captured readers with bizarre plots. More...
| Year | Title | Title in English | Movie | TV |
| 1960 | 苍穹神剑 | The Vault of Heaven and the Sword of Divinity | - | - |
| 1960 | 月异星邪 | The Strange Moon and the Evil Star | 1 | - |
| 1960 | 湘妃剑 | The Sword of Concubine Xiang | 1 | - |
| 1960 | 剑毒梅香 | The Malicious Sword and the Fragrant Plum | - | - |
| 1960 | 孤星传 | The Legend of the Solitary Star | - | 1 |
| 1960-61 | 游侠录 | The Record of a Wandering Swordsman | 1 | - |
| 1961 | 失魂引 | A Spark of Distraction | - | - |
| 1961-62 | 残金缺玉 | Broken Gold, Flawed Jade | - | - |
| 1962 | 护花令 | The Bell of Protection | 1 | - |
| 1962 | 彩环曲 | The Song of the Many-Coloured Ring | - | - |
| 1962 | 剑客行 | The Way of the Swordsman | - | - |
| 1963 | 剑玄录 | The Mystery of the Sword | - | - |
| 1963 | 飘香剑雨 | The Cyclone of Swords | - | 1 |
Growth: 1964 to 1966
Five novels in a space of two short years, works that readers and the entertainment industry found worthy enough to enjoy again and again. More...
| Year | Title | Title in English | Movie | TV |
| 1964 | 浣花洗剑录 | 1 | 2 |
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| 1964 | 情人箭 | The Lover's Arrow | - | - |
| 1965 | 大旗英雄传 | The Legend of the Big Flag Hero | 2 | 3 |
| 1965 | 武林外史 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1966 | 名剑风流 | - | 4 |
Prosperity: 1967 to 1975
Twenty-one novels that pushed Gu Long into the upper echelons of wuxia-writing. More...
| Year | Title | Title in English | Movie | TV |
| 1967 | 绝代双骄 | 3 | 6 |
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| 1968 | 铁血传奇 | 8 | 5 |
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| 1970 | 风云第一刀 | 5 | 2 |
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| 1970 | 鬼恋传奇 | The Legend of the Ghostly Romance | - | - |
| 1971 | 蝙蝠传奇 | The Legend of the Bat | 1 | - |
| 1971 | 欢乐英雄 | - | - |
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| 1971 | 大人物 | - | - |
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| 1972 | 桃花传奇 | The Legend of the Peach Blossom | - | - |
| 1973 | 萧十一郎 | 2 | 2 |
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| 1973 | 流星蝴蝶剑 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 九月鹰飞 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 长生剑 | - | - |
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| 1974 | 碧玉刀 | The Sabre of Jasper | - | - |
| 1974 | 孔雀翎 | The Plume of the Peacock | - | - |
| 1974 | 多情环 | The Ring of Sentiments | - | - |
| 1975 | 霸王枪 | The Spear of the Tyrant | - | - |
| 1975 | 天涯,明月,刀 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1975 | 绝不低头 | Never to Bow Down | 1 | - |
| 1975 | 七杀手 | Seven Assassins | - | - |
| 1975 | 剑花,烟雨,江南 | Sword Blossoms, Misty Rain, Jiangnan | - | - |
| 1975 | 三少爷的剑 | 1 | 1 |
Mastery: 1976 to 1979
Twenty works that sealed Gu Long's place in history as one of the top wuxia fiction writers of all time! Details to come...
| Year | Title | Title in English | Movie | TV |
| 1976 | 陆小风传奇 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1976 | 绣花大盗 | 1 | - |
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| 1976 | 决战前后 | 2 | - |
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| 1976 | 火并萧十一郎 | - | - |
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| 1976 | 拳头 | Fists | - | - |
| 1976 | 边城浪子 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1976 | 血鹦鹉 | The Blood Parrot | 1 | - |
| 1976 | 白玉老虎 | 1 | - |
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| 1976 | 大地飞鹰 | Land of Condors | 1 | - |
| 1977 | 银钩赌坊 | The Silver Hook Casino | - | - |
| 1977 | 幽灵山庄 | Spirit Villa | 1 | - |
| 1977 | 圆月弯刀 | The Full Moon and the Curved Sabre | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | 飞刀,又见飞刀 | The Flying Dagger Again | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 碧血洗银枪 | 1 | - |
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| 1978 | 凤舞九天 | The Phoenix Dances to the Heavens | 1 | - |
| 1978 | 离别钩 | The Hook of Departure | - | - |
| 1978 | 新月传奇 | The Legend of the New Moon | - | - |
| 1978 | 英雄无泪 | Heroes Shed No Tears | 1 | - |
| 1978 | 七星龙王 | The Seven-Starred King of Dragons | - | - |
| 1979 | 午夜兰花 | Midnight Orchid | 1 | - |
The Final Leg: 1980 to 1985
Seven novels before the pen of the master writer is laid down forever. Details to come...
| Year | Title | Title in English | Movie | TV |
| 1980 | 风铃中的刀声 | The Sound of the Sabre in the Wind-Chimes | - | - |
| 1981 | 剑神一笑 | The Laugh of a Master Swordsman | - | - |
| 1981 | 白玉雕龙 | The White Jade Dragon Carving | - | - |
| 1982 | 怒剑狂花 | The Angry Sword and the Unrestrained Blossom | - | - |
| 1982 | 那一剑的风情 | The Custom of the Sword | - | - |
| 1983 | 边城刀声 | The Sabre Sounds of Bordertown | - | - |
| 1984 | 猎鹰,赌局 | The Falcon and the Gamble | - | - |
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