Dream of the Red Chamber (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Adapted by Shi Liang
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Four Great Classical Novels, including Dream of the Red Chamber, are pearls in the history of Chinese literature and the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation. For hundreds of years, they have been deeply loved by people worldwide, becoming household names and exerting a profound influence on Chinese culture and society. Dream of the Red Chamber was created in the mid-18th century in China and is a monumental work of realistic literature. The entire book consists of 120 chapters, with the first 80 chapters written by Cao Xueqin, and the last 40 chapters generally believed to have been by Gao E. It is set primarily in the Grand View Garden of the Jia family, depicting a tragedy of family and society in the late period of feudal China, particularly the marriage and love story between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai, as well as their tragic fate. The book radiates an enchanting literary charm. The feature of this book is the use of traditional Chinese paper-cutting art to recreate the story of Dream of the Red Chamber. This paper-cutting series of Dream of the Red Chamber was created over five years by Zhou Yumei. The work skillfully blends traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic tastes, featuring well-composed layouts, vivid lines, and lifelike characters. It effectively expresses the ideological and artistic essence of the original work, making it a rare and exceptional artistic masterpiece.