Dream of the Red Chamber (Colored Illustrations in Colloquial Chinese)

Author: (Qing) Cao Xueqin, (Qing) Gao E
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This novel is centered around the tragic love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Through a realistic depiction of the rise and fall of the Jia family, it exposes the debauchery and corruption of the feudal ruling class, broadly reflects the social life of the late feudal society, and reveals the inevitable collapse and demise of the feudal system. The work praises the sincere love, rebellious nature, and democratic aspirations of the protagonists, shows deep sympathy for the persecuted, and mercilessly exposes the feudal exploiters and moralists. The book portrays a series of typical characters such as Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and Wang Xifeng, with rich personalities, detailed descriptions, and lifelike portrayals. The work features both typical settings and authentic details, reaching the peak of Chinese ancient realist long novels and achieving great artistic success.