The Story of the Stone (c. 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. Divided into five volumes, of which The Debt of Tears is the fourth, The Story of the Stone charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family (a story which closely accords with the fortunes of the author's own family). The two main characters, Bao-yu and Dai-yu, are set against a rich tapestry of humour, realistic detail and delicate poetry, which accurately reflects the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life. But over and above the novel hangs the constant reminder that there is another plane of existence - a theme which affirms the Buddhist belief in a supernatural scheme of things. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber, Vol. 4: The Debt of Tears

Humor & Entertainment

Cao Xuequin

Gao E

Humor

Penguin Classics

The Story of the Stone, also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. The fifth part of Cao Xueqin's magnificent saga, The Dreamer Awakes, was carefully edited and completed by Gao E some decades later. It continues the story of the changing fortunes of the Jia dynasty, focussing on Bao-yu, now married to Bao-chai, after the tragic death of his beloved Dai-yu. Against such worldly elements as death, financial ruin, marriage, decadence and corruption, his karmic journey unfolds. Like a sleepwalker through life, Bao-yu is finally awakened by a vision, which reveals to him that life itself is merely a dream, 'as moonlight mirrored in the water'. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber, Vol. 5: The Dreamer Wakes

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Dream of Red Mansions, written by Cao Xueqin and Gao E, is a panoramic view of historical picture in 18th century. Dream of Red Mansions mainly depicts the flourishing and decline of the Jia, the representative of the feudal family. Through the describing of the spirit and tragedies of Jia Baoyum Lin Daiyu and other characters, this works deeply criticizes the the evils of the feudal system and its patriarchal ethical code. With variety of characters, especially the female images, it is a immortality of art typical in Chinese luterature history.

The Dream of Red Mansion (Chinese Edition)

CAO XUE QIN

Changjiang Literature Press

Dream of the Red Chamber (Collectors Edition) (Hardcover) (Chinese Edition)

Cao, Xueqin

Volumes Publishing Company

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