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Hong lou meng

Hong lou meng

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
228
Published
1989
Language
Chinese

Synopsis

This classical Chinese novel centers on the tragic love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai. Set against the backdrop of the Qing Dynasty, it chronicles the rise and fall of four prominent aristocratic families: Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue. The story offers a sweeping portrayal of feudal society and the historical trajectory of its decline.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

MelancholicComplexReflectiveEmotional
Love TriangleFamily SagaBetrayal

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction History

Authors

T
Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin.

Ts'ao Hsüeh-ch'in is the author of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber. His work is a cornerstone of Chinese literature, often explored in collections like Antología de la literatura fantástica.

Characters

Jia BaoyuProtagonist
Lin DaiyuProtagonist
Xue BaochaiProtagonist
All characters in Hong lou meng