Zhou Ruchang's Dream Interpretation of the Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Zhou Ruchang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Following the release of "Red Sorghum's Bright Red," which sold nearly 100,000 copies, this is another collection of red study essays by Mr. Zhou Ruchang. The book selects nearly 80 essays on red study from the 1960s to the beginning of the 21st century, with each article offering new insights and inviting readers into the wonders of "Dream of the Red Chamber," where they can enjoy the journey. There have always been numerous disputes surrounding "Dream of the Red Chamber." Did the novel depict the South or the North? What complex relationship did the Cao family have with the imperial court? What calamities did the Cao family suffer in its later years? Was Shi Yan, the famous scholar, the same as Xiangyun? Is the Prince Gong Mansion in Beijing the Grand View Garden? What was the fate of the (Jinling) heroines in the original text?—Many mysteries of "Dream of the Red Chamber" are explained by Mr. Zhou Ruchang's masterful pen. At the age of ninety, Mr. Zhou has dedicated over 70 years to red study, possessing profound knowledge. Since the late 1980s, despite his failing eyesight, he has continued to write tirelessly. This book includes nearly 80 of Mr. Zhou's red study essays, meticulously edited by his youngest daughter, Ms. Zhou Luling. The content is broadly divided into categories such as personal experiences, appreciations, editions, research, characters, and biographies, with each article offering new insights and inviting readers into the wonders of "Dream of the Red Chamber." Mr. Zhou personally wrote the preface and a poem for the book, showcasing his brilliance. The book also features rare color illustrations of characters from "Dream of the Red Chamber" by the Qing Dynasty painter Gao Qi, which have never been publicly displayed before. The Lijiang Publishing House aims to bring classical culture to the mainstream, allowing more people to understand and appreciate Chinese culture.