Hung Lou Meng, or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel, Book I by Cao

(9 User reviews)   1240
By Gary Greco Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Performing Arts
Cao, Xueqin, 1717?-1763 Cao, Xueqin, 1717?-1763
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"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...
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plotting and poetic language, offering intimate observations of 18th-century Chinese worldview, aesthetics, and lifestyles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Liam Nelson
1 month ago

After years of reading similar books, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I will be reading more from this author.

Thomas Perez
1 month ago

It’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 ago

This 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 ago

I 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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