Project Gutenberg 2008-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 1594 Cao, Xueqin 1715 1763 曹雪芹 紅樓夢 A Dream Of Red Mansions Hong lou meng Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_of_the_Red_Chamber Wei-yi Kao "紅樓夢" by Xueqin Cao is a classic Chinese novel written in the 18th century. The book intricately explores the lives of the wealthy Jia family against the backdrop of the declining imperial society, focusing on themes of love, fate, and the transient nature of life. The narrative introduces various characters, notably the central figure, Jia Baoyu, whose relationships and experiences form the crux of the tale. As the story unfolds, it delves into the complexity of human emotions and social expectations, making it a rich exploration of both personal and societal dilemmas. The opening of "紅樓夢" establishes a mystical premise, where the protagonist, known initially as 甄士隱 (Zhen Shiyin), engages in a dream involving spiritual beings, which leads him to ponder the fate of the world and the characters' existential journeys. In this mystical realm, discussions about a magical stone unveil a deeper narrative about the influence of fate on one's life, casting a reflective atmosphere that transcends time and place. The book introduces important characters like 賈雨村 (Jia Yu Village), who, though struggling, becomes intertwined with the destinies of the Jia family members as the story explores themes of success, loss, and societal prestige through personal anecdotes and encounters that hint at the world of riches and its inevitable decay. As the narrative draws connections between dreams and reality, it sets the tone for the unfolding saga of love and heartbreak amidst rigid societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh China -- History -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912 -- Fiction Upper class -- China -- Fiction PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels 2686021 2025-06-10T07:00:56.831882 text/html 2685842 2025-01-10T07:02:26.827284 text/html 1230527 2025-06-10T07:01:07.209828 application/epub+zip 1147348 2025-06-10T07:00:59.368886 application/epub+zip 1147349 2025-06-10T07:00:58.002888 application/epub+zip 2373097 2025-06-10T07:01:14.522823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2106091 2025-06-10T07:01:06.315866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2316369 2022-09-11T09:09:56.158375 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2663496 2025-06-10T07:00:56.182888 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2663321 2021-12-22T05:28:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18354 2025-06-10T07:01:14.675803 application/rdf+xml 7455 2025-06-10T07:00:58.544880 image/jpeg 2053 2025-06-10T07:00:58.269875 image/jpeg 1157963 2021-12-22T05:28:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 1218800 2025-06-10T07:00:57.048941 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia