The Wisdom of Life in Dream of Red Mansions

Name: The Wisdom of Life in Dream of Red Mansions
Author: Zhou Xishan

红楼梦的人生智慧

by Zhou Xishan (周锡山)

Status: Completed
Length: 256k Words
Audience: Female
Updated: 5y ago
Source: Fanqie

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103Reads

9.3Score

9Chapters

42Listens

75.8kReads · all time

Synopsis

"A Dream of Red Mansions" is broad and profound, and is a rare great masterpiece in the cultural history of China and the world. The person who has the highest and most correct evaluation of "Dream of Red Mansions" is Wang Guowei, who has the highest academic achievement in the humanities in the 20th century. He pointed out in the macro article "Commentary on a Dream of Red Mansions": "A Dream of Red Mansions" is a work of genius, a tragedy within a tragedy that perfectly combines beauty and magnificence, and is the greatest work in the universe. So "Dream of Red Mansions" talks about great wisdom, the great wisdom of the universe and life. But it also contains many subtle and difficult-to-discern little bits of wisdom. Although "A Dream of Red Mansions" is intended to express great wisdom, it mostly writes about small things, that is, trivial daily matters. "A Dream of Red Mansions" does not describe major military events, nor does it describe the struggle for political power, nor does it describe wars. It does not describe major activities such as navigation, exploration, commerce, or propagation of Buddhism, nor does it express the wisdom in these major events. "A Dream of Red Mansions" describes the small and subtle thoughts of children, as well as the ordinary interpersonal interactions in the daily lives of wealthy people and the small intrigues between women. It contains some small pieces of wisdom, which are all specific and subtle. They are all inconspicuous little scheming, resourcefulness and strategies that are blended with specific small things. At a glance, they will not attract attention. In "A Dream of Red Mansions", we often have to refine and experience the wisdom of life from "the silent place".

Reader comments

When I first read "A Dream of Red Mansions", I didn't understand its meaning. Two readings and three readings have profound meanings. Read Qiao Li's interpretation of "Red Mansions" again, Get great wisdom in life!
6 likes4y ago
Through the author's comments on various people, we have a fuller understanding of various characters. We have a deeper understanding of the classics. You are our tutor in reading the classics. Thank you!
6 likes4y ago
The characters are analyzed based on the details in the original book, which is well-founded and without unnecessary nonsense. Suddenly, a contradiction was discovered: in the first chapter, Cao Xueqin told Baoyu and Daiyu about the front edge of wood and stone, and Daiyu (Crimson Pearl Grass) wanted to repay Baoyu (the waiter of Shenying) for the kindness of being watered by nectar; then in the Jia Mansion, Daiyu should be grateful to Baoyu and feel sorry for Baoyu, but in many details, Baoyu carefully protected Daiyu, and Daiyu ridiculed and tortured Baoyu.
4 likes9d ago
A book worth revisiting again and again
3 likes3y ago
I think the author did a good job cracking the characters. This book is worth reading.
3 likes4y ago
This book reminded me that some small things in life, such as getting along with friends and communicating with family, all require some wisdom. The ability to understand, analyze, judge, process, and invent things mentioned in the book is really inspiring. Just like my boyfriend and I, we also have small arguments, but by applying the wisdom in the book, we learn to understand each other better. These are all wisdoms in life! Highly recommend this book!
2 likes2y ago
A very good book, worth reading again and again
2 likes5y ago
I like it very much, the character analysis is spot on
2 likes5y ago
I think it's okay. I'd like to listen to it more before commenting. Thank you!
1 like4y ago
It is easy to understand, has novel viewpoints, is well analyzed and organized. 🍍🍍🍍
1 like4y ago
A good book
2y ago
It sums up the character very well.
3y ago
Education is the foundation. Be a person first and do things later.
2y ago
Well written and insightful, I benefited a lot from reading it.
1y ago

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