Cchao Süe-čchin Knihy

První díl románu, velké encyklopedie čínského života a kultury 18. stol.

"The Story of the Stone" (c. 1760) is one of the greatest novels of Chinese literature. The first part of the story, The Golden Days, begins the tale of Bao-yu, a gentle young boy who prefers girls to Confucian studies, and his two cousins: Bao-chai, his parents' choice of a wife for him, and the ethereal beauty Dai-yu. Through the changing fortunes of the Jia family, this rich, magical work sets worldly events - love affairs, sibling rivalries, political intrigues, even murder - within the context of the Buddhist understanding that earthly existence is an illusion and karma determines the shape of our lives.

For more than a century and a half, Dream of the Red Chamber has been recognized in China as the greatest of its novels, a Chinese Romeo-and-Juliet love story and a portrait of one of the world's great civilizations. Chi-chen Wang's translation is skillful and accurate.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print editions. The focus on accessibility highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, allowing a broader audience to engage with significant texts from the past.

Focused on accessibility, this publication by Megali aims to provide historical works in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. By reproducing original texts, it enhances readability and ensures that important historical literature remains available to a wider audience.

本书虽写了贾、史、王、薛四大家族的衰亡史,并意蕴着反统、反封建的初步民主主义光芒,但却是充满着对未来自本阶级的饱经沧桑、洞悉出隐的无情的否定和判决,且带着浓厚的挽歌色调。