A Dream of Red Mansions (2020 Edition, 3 Volumes) (Guomai Classics)

Great classic works often have rich room for interpretation, and different readers have their own interpretations. The same is true for "Dream of Red Mansions". As an unsurpassed classic in the history of Chinese novels, it is difficult to simply summarize. From an ignorant and rebellious young man, Jia Baoyu finally "gives up" on the cliff, sees through the world of mortals, and becomes a monk. From this point of view, "A Dream of Red Mansions" can be said to be a coming-of-age novel, as well as a book of enlightenment with philosophical meaning and "enlightenment through emotion". The book describes the four major families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue, which once prospered, but eventually disappeared. Each character has his own destiny. This is a family history that changes from prosperity to decline, and a wonderful group portrait. It is interspersed with the marriage and love emotions of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai. The twists and turns are difficult to describe in detail. It seems to be another love novel with detailed descriptions. At the same time, events such as relationships, weddings and funerals, managing the family and governing the country, etc., Emerge one after another. From this point of view, it is another novel about worldly affairs. The diet in "A Dream of Red Mansions" can be compiled into a cookbook, the medicines can be compiled into a pharmacopoeia, and the clothing can be compiled into multiple issues of fashion magazines... In short, this book is rich in content and all-encompassing. Some people read about rebellion and resistance, some gain enlightenment and enlightenment, some feel sad for Bao Dai's love, some sigh because the feast cannot be repeated, some learn about the ways of the world, and some study the customs and customs... "A Dream of Red Mansions" is worth reading again and again. The theme of "Dream of Red Mansions" is eternal. Times will change, but human nature remains unchanged. "A Dream of Red Mansions" presents an era, explores the meaning of life, questions the value of life, and displays emotions and self, reality and illusion, life and death, and separation. It is a gift to every reader. "A Dream of Red Mansions" is a must-read work in Chinese literature. It is an in-depth analysis of Chinese philosophy, Chinese art, and Chinese life.