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The Dream of the Red Chamber

Xueqin Cao

出版	Pantheon Books, 1958
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=HheCAAAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋

The Dream of the Red Chamber is oneof the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It is renowned for its huge scope, large cast of characters, and telling observations on the life and social structures of 18th century China and is considered by many to be the pinnacle of classical Chinese novels. The 'Red Chamber' is an expression used for the sheltered area where the daughters of wealthy Chinese families lived and the book is believed to be based on the author's own life and intended as a memorial to the women that he knew in his youth, from family members to servants, many of whom prove to be more capable than the men who control their destinies.