Cao Xueqin

Author: Zhao Baohua
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: This is a beautifully moving vernacular romance and legendary novel newly adapted from the Yuan Dynasty zaju play "The Story of the Western Chamber." During the reign of Emperor Dezong of Tang, the talented scholar Zhang Junru met Cui Yingying, the daughter of the former prime minister Cui Jue, at the Pusa Temple in Luoyang. The two fell in love at first sight and, with the help of the maid Hongniang, overcame the obstacles set by the old lady, the representative of feudal etiquette, experiencing joys and sorrows, and ultimately married. The vernacular novel version of "The Story of the Western Chamber" features vivid storytelling, intricate plots, tender and poignant emotions, dramatic twists and turns, and is utterly captivating, making readers feel as if they are living the story.