Three Springs Compete with the Scenery of Early Spring - (Complete Three Volumes)

Author: Gao Yang
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Starting from the turmoil in the court upon the death of the Yongzheng Emperor and the accession of the Qianlong Emperor, the book employs a light-hearted narrative style to depict both the thrilling transformation of the imperial uncle and the story of the Cao Xueqin family's attempt to revitalize itself during the decline of the Yongzheng era. It reveals the various facets of life within the family. The writing incorporates a wealth of historical facts and character allusions, making it a "human comedy written in the style of Dream of the Red Chamber." Continuing from "The Red Chamber Rupture" and "The Legend of Cao Xueqin," the book picks up from the turmoil in the court upon the accession of the Qianlong Emperor, depicting both the dramatic shift of imperial power and the story of the Cao Xueqin family's attempt to revitalize itself during the decline of the Yongzheng era.