紅樓夢 by Xueqin Cao
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Cao, Xueqin, 1717?-1763
Chinese
"紅樓夢" by Xueqin Cao is an 18th-century Chinese novel written in the 1740s until his death in 1763 or 1764. It chronicles the rise and decline of an aristocratic family during the Qing dynasty, reflecting the fate of the empire itself. While depicting patriarchal power, the novel serves as a memorial to the women Cao knew in his youth. The work expl...
and vivid observation of High Qing society, becoming one of China's Four Great Classic Novels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Martin
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Linda Perez
2 months agoI rarely write reviews but the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I would gladly recommend this to others.
Richard Martinez
5 months agoHaving read this twice, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Ethan Walker
3 months agoThis immediately felt different because the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
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Paul Adams
2 months agoFrom the very first page, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. Absolutely essential reading.