Dream of the Red Chamber (Volume 1, 2, and 3)

Author: Cao Xueqin (Qing Dynasty), Gao E (Qing Dynasty) wrote, Li Hui interpreted
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "A wild tale of absurdity, a handful of bitter tears! Everyone says the author is mad, who can understand the meaning behind it?" A household name, Dream of the Red Chamber embodies the life's effort of Cao Xueqin. The novel, with the tragic love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu as its main thread, constructs the rise and fall of the four great families—Jia, Wang, Shi, and Xue. With vivid characters and a poignant love story, it is an endless book to read and discuss, a timeless masterpiece. Dream of the Red Chamber is the peak of the development of Chinese classical novels, representing the highest achievement of ancient Chinese literature. Since its publication, it has been loved by a wide readership. There are now many versions circulating in society, each with numerous differences. This book is both faithful to the original and incorporates the strengths of various versions, with revisions made according to modern Chinese language norms. This new edition of Dream of the Red Chamber is based on the Cheng Jia edition, selecting nearly ten different versions. After careful consideration by the renowned redologist Bai Dun, the famous painter Dai Dunbang created illustrations, presenting this grand literary work with profound thought and exquisite artistry to a broader audience.