Dream Of The Red Chamber Book I

Dream of the Red Chamber Book I

by Xueqin Cao

The Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as The Story of the Stone, is a monumental Chinese novel that follows the rise and fall of the wealthy Chia family. The story centers around Jia Baoyu, a sensitive and intelligent young man, his relationship with his cousins Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, and the intricate web of love, jealousy, and social pressures that bind them. The novel delves into the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and the transience of wealth and power, offering a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in 18th-century China.

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Cáo Xuěqín was a Chinese writer during the Qing dynasty. He is best known as the author of Dream of the Red Chamber, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. His giv...

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