Golden Jade Connection Picture Album (Without Box)

Author: Li Juji
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: ★Large 12-inch hardcover, published by the Beijing Library (predecessor of the National Library) on June 1, 2002, 1st edition, 1st printing ★This is China's first illustrated edition of Dream of the Red Chamber, drawn by the late Qing and early Republican painters Li Juqi and Li Huayuan, with comments by Jue Seng ★Reprinted from the 1923-1924 edition of the Beijing Huangzhong Daily supplement published by Huaguo Bookstore, with a large line of text "Li Juqi's Dream of the Red Chamber Illustrated Album" printed on the front cover and "Huangzhong Daily Supplement, November 1923" printed on the back cover ★Distinctive style in composition and the portrayal of relationships, personalities, and expressions of characters ★After each illustration's text description, there are comments by Jue Seng. In this illustrated Dream of the Red Chamber, it is rare to find works that not only provide descriptions but also include critiques.
God gave me a task, to walk a snail. I couldn’t move too fast. The snail tried its best to crawl forward, moving only a little at a time. I urged, I yelled, I scolded. The snail looked at me with an apologetic gaze, as if saying, "I’ve already done my best!" I pulled, I tugged, even wanted to kick. The snail got hurt, sweating and panting, but continued to crawl forward. How strange, why did God ask me to walk a snail?
A celestial melody in silence. "Sigh! Maybe God took the snail away!" Alright! Let go! Since God doesn’t care anymore, what business is it of mine? Let the snail crawl forward, while I fume behind.