Talk with Jia Baoyu

Author: Zhou Ruchang, edited by Zhou Liling
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: I dreamed of the young master Jia Baoyu and discussed the Story of the Red Chamber in the dream—"a dream." Only then did I complete this book. Dreams are the result of "pursuing thoughts and weaving imaginations." Dreaming of Baoyu and conversing with him. Discussing the Story of the Red Chamber through dialogue—isn't that a novel and extraordinary literary feat?! After putting pen to paper, there was no sense of obstruction, but rather a rich sense of interest. Progressing effortlessly, I ended up with ninety-nine and eighty-one pieces. I recalled two lines from the Book of Songs: "The oriole sings, seeking a friend's voice." I wanted to converse with Jia Baoyu, precisely to seek a friend's voice. I wrote this for the readers, still for the sake of a friend's voice.
This is another masterpiece by the renowned redology expert, Zhou Ruchang, who is deeply captivated by the Story of the Red Chamber. About this book, Mr. Zhou says: "I dreamed of the young master Jia Baoyu and discussed the Story of the Red Chamber in the dream—a 'dream.' Only then did I complete this book. Dreams are the result of 'pursuing thoughts and weaving imaginations.' Dreaming of Baoyu and conversing with him. Discussing the Story of the Red Chamber through dialogue—isn't that a novel and extraordinary literary feat?! After putting pen to paper, there was no sense of obstruction, but rather a rich sense of interest. Progressing effortlessly, I ended up with ninety-nine and eighty-one pieces. I recalled two lines from the Book of Songs: 'The oriole sings, seeking a friend's voice.' I wanted to converse with Jia Baoyu, precisely to seek a friend's voice. I wrote this for the readers, still for the sake of a friend's voice."