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The Dream of the Red Chamber

9780804840965

The Dream of the Red Chamber

  • ISBN 13:

    9780804840965

  • ISBN 10:

    0804840962

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 09/10/2010
  • Publisher: Tuttle Pub
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Summary

The Dream of the Red Chamber is one of the oFour 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 classical Chinese novels. The oRed Chambero is an expression used for the sheltered area where the daughters of wealthy Chinese families lived. Believed to be based on the authorAEs own life and intended as a memorial to the women that he knew in his youth, The Dream of the Red Chamber is a multilayered story that offers up key insights into Chinese culture.

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