Male characters in the Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Du Guichen
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: "A Hundred Voices on Red Chamber Characters" is a collection of critical commentaries on characters, comprising 6 sets and 7 volumes. Among them, the four main characters—Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and Wang Xifeng—are each presented in separate volumes, while other characters are categorized into "Male Characters of Red Chamber" and "Female Characters of Red Chamber" (divided into two volumes each). The series compiles critical materials on Red Chamber characters from various eras into one volume, organizing them into categories with introductory essays. This helps researchers and enthusiasts grasp the relevant materials more quickly and comprehensively, providing a general understanding of the Red Chamber characters as a whole. An index of research works and a bibliography of critics are included at the end of the book.
This volume adheres to the overall requirements of the series, selecting and compiling critical writings on 47 male characters of Red Chamber. Among them, 41 are listed individually, while the remaining 6 are included under "Other Characters." The order of the selected texts follows the hierarchy of characters—emperors, officials, commoners; the four great Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families; social status (high or low), age (young or old), and master-servant relationships. The final section includes monks and Taoist figures, with appropriate consideration given to their closeness to Jia Baoyu.
"A Hundred Voices on Red Chamber Characters" is a collection of critical commentaries on Red Chamber characters, comprising six sets and seven volumes. The series compiles critical materials on Red Chamber characters from various eras into one volume, organizing them into categories with introductory essays. This helps researchers and enthusiasts grasp the relevant materials more quickly and comprehensively, providing a general understanding of the Red Chamber characters as a whole. An index of research works and a bibliography of critics are included at the end of the book.
This volume selects and compiles critical writings on 47 male characters of Red Chamber. Among them, 41 are listed individually, while the remaining 6 are included under "Other Characters." The order of the selected texts follows the hierarchy of characters—emperors, officials, commoners; the four great Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue families; social status (high or low), age (young or old), and master-servant relationships.