Illustrated New Interpretation of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Continuation: Listening to a lecture at the Literature Museum

Author: Chen Jiangong, Honorary Chief Editor / Fu Guangming, Chief Editor
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: In the academic forum of the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature, a group of master-level scholars such as Zhou Ruchang, Cai Yijiang, Feng Qiyong, Hou Hui, Wang Xue'ai, etc., explore classical masterpieces from different perspectives—such as textual transmission, authorial background, and the identities and fates of characters in the books—to propose new insights and observations, offering readers a unique and refreshing experience. Who was Cao Xueqin after all? Who completed the last forty chapters of Dream of the Red Chamber? What was the relationship between Shi Yanzhai and Cao Xueqin? Why did Cao Xueqin value women more than men? Were Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai the same person in Cao Xueqin's mind? Why are there inconsistencies in the ages of characters in Dream of the Red Chamber? The mysteries surrounding Dream of the Red Chamber seem to multiply with each revelation, leaving readers with more questions than answers. This book is based on the column program of China Central Television (CCTV). The older generation of red scholars, including Zhou Ruchang, Feng Qiyong, Cai Yijiang, Li Xifan, and others, gather with the middle-aged and young red scholars, such as Zhang Qingshan, Sun Yuming, and Cao Libo, to discuss a wide range of topics about Dream of the Red Chamber: its characters, themes, poetry, lyrics, artistic style, writing process, as well as the life and family background of Cao Xueqin. Since the publication of Dream of the Red Chamber: A New Interpretation with Illustrations, it has naturally been well-received by many red enthusiasts. Now, the continuation of Dream of the Red Chamber: A New Interpretation with Illustrations is being released as its companion volume, with the same hope that readers will enjoy it.