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Dream of the Red Chamber

Author: Cao Xueqin

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"Dream of the Red Chamber" (also known as "The Story of the Stone") is a classic Chinese novel written by Cao Xueqin in the 18th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese literature. The novel provides a detailed and intimate portrait of aristocratic life in China, chronicling the rise and fall of the prestigious Jia family. It is a richly layered tale of love, fate, societal expectations, and spiritual enlightenment, interwoven with themes of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.


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"Dream of the Red Chamber" follows the life of Jia Baoyu, the young heir of the illustrious Jia family. Baoyu is born with a magical jade in his mouth, signifying his celestial origins. He grows up in the luxurious Rongguo Mansion, surrounded by a large and complicated extended family, as well as a host of servants and maids. The story primarily revolves around Baoyu’s relationships with two of his cousins—Lin...

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