The Dream of the Red Chamber is written in vernacular Chinese, yet many people still find it hard to read. The main reason is that the way people spoke in ancient times differs from how we speak today, making the text difficult to follow. So, after I finished my complete modern-language edition of the Journey to the West in March, which combined the Song, Yuan, and Ming versions, readers strongly urged me to translate and adapt the Dream of the Red Chamber as well. Since March, I have been studying many ancient texts, and have gradually gained a general understanding of the history behind the novel's creation. Starting today, I will try translating and adapting it. If you spot anything wrong, please point it out in the text. Thank you, everyone.
This edition is based on the Cheng Yi version, with the Jiaxu edition annotated by Zhi Yanzhai as a reference, while also consulting various other versions. Like my complete modern-language edition of the Journey to the West, it translates the text sentence by sentence, aiming for complete accuracy. The poems will be reproduced exactly as they are, followed by translations, and historical notes will be added where needed. Differences, errors, and contradictions among the various editions will all be pointed out.
This book is best enjoyed as an audiobook on Fanqie Listening.
Good, good, good, good, good
Although the story is ancient, it is very recent when I read it!
Very good, the explanation is also very detailed
Classic reappearance, the more you listen to it, the more addictive it becomes. It is simply a grand auditory feast👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Super beautiful, very beautiful
Great to listen to, wonderful storyline
Nice Very nice and easy to understand
Good-looking, eye-catching