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[清]曹雪芹
2 books
About the Author
Cao Xueqin (c. 1715–1763), a pivotal figure in classical Chinese literature, is renowned for his masterpiece Dream of the Red Chamber, a sprawling epic that chronicles the rise and fall of the Jia family amid the opulent decay of Qing dynasty aristocracy. Born into a once-prosperous Manchu banner family in Nanjing, Cao's life was marked by privilege followed by hardship after his family's exile to Beijing due to political intrigue. Drawing from personal experiences, he infused his narrative with profound insights into love, fate, and societal norms, blending realism with poetic lyricism. Though he completed only the first 80 chapters before his death, later editors finished the work, cementing its status as one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. His exploration of human emotions and Confucian ideals continues to captivate readers worldwide.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
introspective
elegant
Books by [清]曹雪芹
