Dream Interpretation of the Red Chamber (Epic of the Red Chamber)

Author: Huo Guoling, Zijun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The book Dream of the Red Chamber is like a "wind and moon treasure pavilion" that can reflect both sides—both the front (novel) and the back (history). Zhiyanzhai: "It is absolutely essential not to look at the front, only at the back." Zhiyanzhai: "(Dream of the Red Chamber) the back is 'Spring and Autumn Annals.' It is said that the foolish disciples should only look at the wind and moon mirror."—Huo Guoling and Zijun The Epic of the Red Chamber is the sixth volume of The Dream of the Red Chamber: Deciphering the Dreams. This series of essays has already published 2.3 million words. This volume includes analyses of The Contest for Poetic Composition at Lushu Pavilion and the Poem Inspired by the Scene; an analysis of love cases and misfortunes in Dream of the Red Chamber; research on various versions of Dream of the Red Chamber; as well as in-depth academic discussions and refutations of some "dream interpretation" viewpoints. Each essay stands alone, with substantial arguments, credible evidence, and rigorous logic. Especially the analysis of The Contest for Poetic Composition at Lushu Pavilion and the Poem Inspired by the Scene, starting from Zhiyanzhai's annotations, meticulously dissects and verifies every point, supplemented by extensive historical research. Thus, it reveals the hidden historical facts behind the poem—the tragic love story of Cao Xueqin and the inner workings of the of the Qing official regime. This is precisely why some call the poem "The Epic of the Red Chamber" and why it serves as a key to unlocking the mysteries of Red Studies.