Red Studies General History (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Chen Weizhao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive history of the study of Dream of the Red Chamber in mainland China and overseas from 1754 to 2003, covering a span of 250 years. It is divided into four volumes: Volume 1: 1754-1901; Volume 2: 1902-1949; Volume 3: 1949-1978; Volume 4: 1978-2003. The book strives to encompass all available materials, with a broad perspective that spans the past and present, both within China and abroad, while integrating diverse viewpoints. It offers a wide and thorough coverage. Against the backdrop of the entire academic history, the book analyzes various phenomena of redology, with academic discussions forming its fundamental framework. The book emphasizes a comprehensive examination of the various branches of redology and their historical evolution, objectively grasping their intrinsic essence. It highlights the contemporary interpretive nature of chronicling the history, avoiding a detached descriptive approach, and aims to truly capture the inherent rhythm of the history of the study of Dream of the Red Chamber.