Cao Xueqin

The Dream of the Red Chamber (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Love, Tragedy, and Aristocratic Decline in 18th Century China
Übersetzer: Joly, H. Bencraft

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Cao Xueqin's 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' is a masterpiece of Chinese literature, recognized for its intricate portrayal of the Jia family and their decline. Written in the mid-18th century during the Qing dynasty, the novel blends elements of romance, tragedy, and social commentary. The story follows the tragic love affair between Baoyu and his cousin Daiyu, set against the backdrop of an opulent aristocratic household. Cao Xueqin's writing is rich in symbolism and psychological depth, making it a timeless classic in Chinese literature. The book delves into themes of love, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a poignant reflection on life's impermanence. Cao Xueqin's lyrical prose and vivid characterizations elevate 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' to one of the greatest works of Chinese literature, influencing generations of writers and scholars. Readers interested in delving into the complexities of family dynamics, love, and societal change will find this novel a captivating and illuminating read.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1018
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547671329
• Artikelnr.: 69547521

Autorenporträt

Cao Xueqin was born into a wealthy family whose status diminished, and whose fortune was confiscated when he was still a child. He spent the remainder of his life in poverty. The Dream of the Red Chamber, which he devoted ten years of his life to writing, was not published until thirty years after his death. H. Bencraft Joly was Vice-Consulate of Macao at the time he translated The Dream of the Red Chamber in an effort to advance appreciation of Chinese literature among Western scholars. John Minford is dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences at the Open University of Hong Kong and has taught Chinese literature and literary translation in China, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. He has published widely on Chinese literature and translated numerous works including Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling and the Art of War. Edwin Lowe is Associate Lecturer of Chinese Studies in the Department of Asian Studies at Macquarie University, Sydney. He has previously worked on the Tuttle Classic edition of The Water Margin and on The Chinese Martial Code by A. L. Sadler.