Wang Xifeng -- A Hundred Words on the Characters of the Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Chang Jinlian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Wang Xifeng is one of the most active, realistic, and lifelike main characters in Dream of the Red Chamber. Cao Xueqin devoted as much effort to her as he did to the protagonist Jia Baoyu. It is not an exaggeration to say that without Wang Xifeng, the charm of Dream of the Red Chamber would be reduced by nearly half. Cao Xueqin's meticulous craftsmanship and the vivid, striking image he created have captivated and amazed generations of researchers, who have been immersed in their study. This book collects representative viewpoints on Wang Xifeng from various eras, categorized into twenty sections. Within each section, the entries are generally arranged with early critics listed first, roughly in the order of their reviews, rather than by the publication order of the sources. Research materials from the Republican era are included strictly in chronological order of publication. It allows readers to review the insightful and profound perspectives of predecessors on the image of Wang Xifeng.