Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is a classic Chinese novel that provides a detailed, episodic record of life in the aristocratic Jia family. The story revolves around the love triangle between the family's heir, his sickly cousin, and his other cousin who is raised to be his wife. It is also a critique of the family's decline and a reflection on the societal norms of the time. The novel is famous for its vivid characterization and psychological depth, and its unique portrayal of Chinese society during the Qing dynasty.
The 590th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1754
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 1200-2500
- Words
- 850,000
- Original Language
- Chinese
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- 49th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 70th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 175th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Recommended Reading List for Students (China 2020) (Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)