Hung Lou Meng, or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel, Book I by Cao
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1240
Cao, Xueqin, 1717?-1763
English
"Hung Lou Meng, or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel, Book I" by Cao Xueqin is an 18th-century novel written in the 1740s. This masterpiece chronicles the rise and decline of an aristocratic Chinese family during the Qing dynasty. While depicting patriarchal power and social relations, Cao crafted the work as a memorial to the women of...
plotting and poetic language, offering intimate observations of 18th-century Chinese worldview, aesthetics, and lifestyles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Thomas Perez
1 month agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. This felt rewarding to read.
Sandra Miller
3 months agoThis stood out immediately because the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I learned so much from this.
Donna Williams
1 month agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. It exceeded all my expectations.
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Liam Nelson
1 month agoAfter years of reading similar books, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I will be reading more from this author.