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The Dream of the Red Chamber
β Scribed by Xueqin,Cao
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 773 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 0804840962
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β¦ Synopsis
The Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the "Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese Literature." It is renowned for its huge scope, large cast of characters and telling observations on the life and social structures of 18th century China and is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the classical Chinese novel. The "Red Chamber" is an expression used for the sheltered area where the daughters of wealthy Chinese families lived. Believed to be based on the author's own life and intended as a memorial to the women that he knew in his youth, The Dream of the Red Chamber is a m.;Table of Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Preface; 1. Zhen Shiyin, in a vision, apprehends perception and spirituality. Jia Yucun, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden; 2. The spirit of Mrs. Jia Shiyin departs from the town of Yang Zhou. Leng Zixing dilates upon the Rong Guo Mansion; 3. Lin Ruhai appeals to his brother-in-law, Jia Zheng, recommending Yucun, his daughter's tutor, to his consideration. Dowager lady Jia sends to fetch her granddaughter, out of commiseration for her being a motherless child.
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