Hu Shi Lu Xun Wang Guowei read Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Zhang Guoxing (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book is part of the "Great Masters Interpreting Chinese Cultural Classics" series. It includes articles by Mr. Hu Shi, Mr. Lu Xun, and Mr. Wang Guowei on interpreting the classical masterpiece Dream of the Red Chamber. These articles adopt a rigorous academic attitude and explore this classic from different perspectives. The book is rich in content, helping readers gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of this classical work, while also serving as a reference for professional researchers. In Dream of the Red Chamber, Cao Xueqin often portrays Baoyu as a person of no use, yet many people still admire him because of his "authenticity," "purity," and "deep emotions." Cao Xueqin himself in the story is also a person of ultimate sincerity, purity, and deep emotions. Cao Xueqin focuses on this "emotion," such as writing about his unwavering love for his cousin Qi Yun, his care and tenderness for his wife Hui Lan, and his friendship with the performer Zidu. At the same time, it explores the various love philosophies and life attitudes of many people around him. For example: the aloof and proud head of the Qingyin small troupe, Ziling; the arrogant and unrestrained second master Hongchang; the eldest sister Fengzao who sacrifices for the family's interests; the moody Emperor Qianlong; and the parents who always compromise their lives, among others. The loyal and devoted old servants Luohan and his wife, the fierce and passionate maids Zhu Yue and Jixue, and many more. Despite each character having their own fate, they are numerous yet not chaotic. Together, they create a passionate world that evokes both joy and sorrow, and at the same time, they reveal the basis for Cao Xueqin's ability to create Dream of the Red Chamber.