Dream of the Red Chamber (Deluxe Edition)

Author: Cao Xueqin (Qing Dynasty), Gao E (Qing Dynasty)
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Dream of the Red Chamber is the most outstanding classical literary masterpiece in Chinese literature, representing the pinnacle of classical literary creation in China and serving as a cultural treasure of humanity. Through the depiction of the rise and fall of the four great families—Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue—it presents a broad perspective of social life, encompassing a myriad of phenomena and diverse secular human emotions. It is often referred to as a compendium of the late feudal era, embodying the historical significance of its time. The structure of the entire work is novel and ingenious. It begins with five chapter titles, using mythological stories and "deceptive words" to conceal the essence of the content, shrouding the narrative in an enigmatic mist. Instead, it employs the concept of "true and false," framing the story within a "dreamlike and illusory world," allowing the entire novel to unfold according to this structure of using illusion to reveal truth, ultimately creating a "world of life." In The Dream of the Red Chamber, apart from the renowned (the Twelve Beauties of Jinling), there are over 400 characters with distinct names. These numerous characters are as diverse as a flowing river, each with vivid personalities and no repetition, representing all kinds of people in the world. Even in the portrayal of a single character, there is a multitude of facets, truly remarkable.