Liu Xinwu Unveils the Ancient Edition of Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Liu Xinwu
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Publish Date: 2006-12-09
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Shocking revelation, Cao Xueqin did finish Dream of the Red Chamber!
Stunning achievement, the original first 80 chapters are fully restored!
Major revelations about the last 28 chapters!
Subtle hints and foreshadowing, revealing the true nature of the complete Dream of the Red Chamber.
Thought-provoking, every detail captivates, open-minded, every page offers fresh insights.
Share redology, lively debates seek companions, savoring the sweet like eating sugarcane, every part is endlessly enjoyable.
The so-called "ancient edition" of Dream of the Red Chamber—whether it's truly ancient or not—depends on the appearance of Cheng Weiyuan's printed edition. Before that, all manuscript versions can be considered ancient editions of Dream of the Red Chamber.
Cao Xueqin did finish Dream of the Red Chamber. It wasn’t unfinished, nor did he only write 80 chapters. The story needed others to continue it.
Cao Xueqin completed Dream of the Red Chamber. The major flaw of the 120-chapter popular edition was forcing "unity," making Cao Xueqin’s first 80 chapters accommodate Gao E’s last 40. This "editing" process was not just a poor fit but a complete distortion.
Therefore, to truly savor Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber, one must read the ancient editions. I sincerely recommend Zhou Hui’s edition of Dream of the Red Chamber—it is the culmination of Zhou Ruchang’s lifelong dedication to redology and can be considered a true original.