Dream of the Red Chamber Chronicle

Author: (Qing) Shouzhi
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Publishing Date: 2002-02-01
Features: The is a "guiding treasure" for readers of Dream of the Red Chamber to clarify the complex relationships among the numerous characters in the book. Dream of the Red Chamber, the highest-achieving classical novel in Chinese history, has captivated audiences since its publication with its boundless artistic charm. It became wildly popular, with countless "dream seekers" wandering through its pages, pausing in admiration. There are countless studies on Dream of the Red Chamber, vast and brilliant, which greatly benefit the in-depth research of "Red Studies." The is compact in size, with excellent paper and ink, and exquisite printing. Recognizing that Dream of the Red Chamber features a vast number of characters, especially maids and servants who are innumerable, making reading often feel overwhelming, the author traced the origins, categorized them, and compiled a genealogy, making it clear at a glance. Referencing this book makes it easy to check who belongs to which family, which maids are associated with which rooms, leaving nothing out in an orderly manner. The book also registers the close associates of the Jia family, imperial decrees, eunuchs, monks, nuns, personal guests, doctors, as well as Baoyu's diplomatic and academic connections. Even the "pet names" of Baoyu, Daiyu, and others, as well as the "single-character evaluations" of them in the book, are recorded clearly and comprehensively. Additionally, the book lists the palaces, gardens, and ancestral halls in Dream of the Red Chamber. Although this book is a pastime creation, its content is concise and noteworthy, making it a "guiding treasure" for readers of Dream of the Red Chamber to clarify the relationships among the many characters. Grateful to the renowned Red Scholar Du Chungen for generously donating the original manuscript, it is now published in its original size through photolithography to share with theDream of the Red Chamber enthusiasts.