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Author: Cao Xueqin
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published: 2009-12-01
Total Pages: 2120
ISBN-13: 1775416747
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDream of the Red Chamber is one of the four Chinese classics. The novel is semi-autobiographical and it gives an incredibly detailed insight into 18th-century life in China, particularly that of the aristocracy. The plot is grand in scale, peopled with a complex array of characters.
Author: Xueqin Cao
Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781602202061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis novel (variously translated into English as A Dream of red mansions, The Story of the stone, and Dream of the red chamber) is said to be an encyclopedia of eighteenth century imperial China. It explores the splendor and dramatic fall of a notable family during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and its characters range from those of the imperial court to humble villagers. This abridged version selected twenty-nine of the novel's women to explore their distinct idiosyncrasies and fate.
Author: Andrew H. Plaks
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2014-07-14
Total Pages: 379
ISBN-13: 1400856469
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough Chinese narrative, and especially the genres of colloquial fiction, have been subjected to intensive scholarly scrutiny, no comprehensive volume has provided a framework that would permit an overall view of the tradition. The distinguished contributors to this volume have taken an important first step in making possible the consideration of Chinese narrative at the level of comparative and general literary scholarship. Originally published in 1977. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: Cao Xueqin
Publisher: Pinnacle Press
Published: 2017-05-24
Total Pages: 734
ISBN-13: 9781374886667
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Cao Xueqin
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Published:
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9813170085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOne of the Four Main Classical Novels of China, A Dream of Red Mansions is the only novel to address the role of women in China’s history. This tragic romance is brought to life with the delicate penstrokes of local artist Seraphina Lum, in her debut graphic novel.
Author: Cao Xueqin
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2012-08-30
Total Pages: 623
ISBN-13: 0141935162
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Story of the Stone (c.1760) is one of the greatest novels of Chinese literature. The first part of the story, The Golden Days, begins the tale of Bao-yu, a gentle young boy who prefers girls to Confucian studies, and his two cousins: Bao-chai, his parents' choice of a wife for him, and the ethereal beauty Dai-yu. Through the changing fortunes of the Jia family, this rich, magical work sets worldly events - love affairs, sibling rivalries, political intrigues, even murder - within the context of the Buddhist understanding that earthly existence is an illusion and karma determines the shape of our lives.
Author: Wai-yee Li
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2014-07-14
Total Pages: 307
ISBN-13: 1400863325
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn a famous episode of the eighteenth-century masterpiece The Dream of the Red Chamber, the goddess Disenchantment introduces the hero, Pao-yü, to the splendors and dangers of the Illusory Realm of Great Void. The goddess, one of the divine women in Chinese literature who inspire contradictory impulses of attachment and detachment, tells Pao-yü that the purpose of his dream visit is "disenchantment through enchantment," or "enlightenment through love." Examining a range of genres from different periods, Wai-yee Li reveals the persistence of the dialectic embodied by the goddess: while illusion originates in love and desire, it is only through love and desire that illusion can be transcended. Li begins by defining the context of these issues through the study of an entire poetic tradition, placing special emphasis on the role of language and of the feminine element. Then, focusing on the "dream plays" by T'ang Hsien-tsu, she turns to the late Ming, an age which discovers radical subjectivity, and goes on to explore a seventeenth-century collection of classical tales, Records of the Strange from the Liao-chai Studio by P'u Sung-ling. The latter half of the book is devoted to a thorough analysis of The Dream of the Red Chamber, the most profound treatment of the dialectic of enchantment and disenchantment, love and enlightenment, illusion and reality. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: Hsüeh-Chin Tsao
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2022-10-27
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781016238489
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: I-Hsien Wu
Publisher: Cambria Sinophone World
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781604979770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding on the novel's rich content and this vast scholarship, and using Julia Kristeva's terms on intertextuality, this book presents a new understanding of the famous Chinese classic Dream of the Red Chamber (The Story of the Stone). This is a must-read for anyone interested in Hongloumeng and Chinese literature.
Author: CAO XUEQIN
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Published: 2022-05-12
Total Pages: 147
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKStep into the world of 18th-century Chinese society with Hung Lou Meng, Book I by Cao Xueqin. Commonly known as 'The Dream of the Red Chamber', this book is one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. Hung Lou Meng, Book I explores the decline of a wealthy Chinese household, weaving in complex themes of love, morality, and societal pressure. Xueqin's masterful storytelling makes this novel an immersive experience, drawing readers into the intricate world of the Jia Clan. Discover the beauty and tragedy of Hung Lou Meng, Book I. Order your copy today and delve into this captivating portrayal of Chinese society.
