Look at the picture and read "The Story of the Stone"

Author: Hu Tang, Song Cheng, Hou Pei wrote, Yi Xiaobai illustrated
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: To promote national culture and help readers understand the classic work The Story of the Stone, this book is adapted from the original. It consists of 14 chapters with over 500 color illustrations, each accompanied by concise text. The adaptation strives to remain faithful to the spirit of the original, preserve its style, and reflect its progressive ideas and artistic characteristics. This book is suitable for both middle and high school students as well as adults. It is hoped that readers will develop an interest in reading and appreciating The Story of the Stone and other classical literary masterpieces through this book.
The Story of the Stone is a famous Chinese classical novel written by Wu Jingzi in the Qing Dynasty. With sharp prose, it exposes and critiques the imperial examination system, delves into the spiritual world of various intellectuals, and criticizes the feudal bureaucratic system, feudal ethics, and the overall social customs. At the same time, it portrays positive characters and shows sympathy and praise for them. Its outstanding feature is its high level of satire, employing diverse techniques—whether through the words and actions of the satirical targets or the natural unfolding of the plot. It combines severe condemnation, sharp ridicule, and gentle mockery, sometimes even conveying sympathy and pity. Its cold, objective descriptions are highly effective in satire. It often uses freehand brushwork and concise language to portray characters, making them vivid and lifelike, full of typical significance. The language is refined and highly artistic. The book expresses ideals through the so-called "pure Confucians," reflecting the author's conservative thoughts.
The book consists of 14 chapters with over 500 color illustrations, each accompanied by concise text. The adaptation strives to remain faithful to the spirit of the original, preserve its style, and reflect its progressive ideas and artistic characteristics. This book is suitable for both middle and high school students as well as adults. It is hoped that readers will develop an interest in reading and appreciating The Story of the Stone and other classical literary masterpieces through this book.