Dream of the Red Chamber: English (English)

Author: Cao Xueqin
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Dream of the Red Chamber is the most profound work in Chinese fiction that reflects the era. It exhibits unparalleled depth of thought and philosophical pursuit, which no other work can match. Through depicting the political decline, moral corruption, economic collapse, and the successive generations of decline in the Jia family, the novel foreshadows the inevitable downfall of the old system. Cao Xueqin created a bright, joyful, and vibrant Grand View Garden in the book, shaping two characters imbued with his ideals: Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, demonstrating his yearning for intellectual freedom and individual liberation. In the history of Chinese fiction, Dream of the Red Chamber stands as an insurmountable peak in both intellectual depth and artistic achievement. It represents the highest achievement in Chinese fiction creation, a symbol of Chinese literature, and a masterpiece in world literature. Translated into multiple languages and published worldwide. This set is in full English.