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Reading Dream of the Red Chamber

Reading Dream of the Red Chamber Contemporary literature

Reading Dream of the Red Chamber

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"A masterpiece of world literature, Honglou Meng (Dream of the Red Chamber) by Cao Xueqin (1715-1763) is widely considered China's greatest novel and serves as a compendium of traditional Chinese life and culture during the Qing Dynasty. This guide offers a comprehensive introduction and overview to Honglou Meng, providing more than 200 alphabetical entries describing characters, key events and a wide range of topics, with discussion of important themes and narrative techniques. A brief biography of Cao is included, along with a history of Chinese and English critical receptions, an extensive bibliography and recommended reading"--
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
282
Release Date:
2022-10-30
Publication Date:
2022-10-12
Publisher:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1476681147
ISBN13:
9781476681146
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
462 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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