The Story of the Stone

By:

Cao Xueqin

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Mint Editions

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For generations, the Jia family is held in high esteem but when they lose favor with the emperor, their luxury lifestyle comes to an end.The Story of the Stone focuses on internal and external conflicts that arise as they adjust to their unexpected plight. Jia Baoyu is heir to a prestigious family, that’s held multiple imperial titles throughout the years. Despite their history and social standing, they are targeted by the emperor who strips them of their land and personal fortune. As the family’s wealth wanes, the young Jia struggles with his affection for his cousin Lin Daiyu, as he’s already engaged to Xue Baochai. It’s a compelling romance drama set against the family’s economic decline. Revered for centuries, The Story of the Stone is one of the Four Classic Novels in Chinese literature. It’s a depiction of pre-modern times that is both bleak and illuminating. Cao Xueqin delivers a piercing commentary on the duplicity of the social and political structure. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Story of the Stone is both modern and readable.

Author Biography:

Cao Xueqin (1715-1763) was born into a wealthy family that thrived during the Qing Dynasty. Following their patriarch’s death, the family lost their fortune and moved to Beijing. It’s there that Xueqin began creating his greatest work, The Story of the Stone, also known as Dream of the Red Chamber. Hand-copied versions were already circulating before its initial printing in 1791. It is a beloved novel and masterpiece within Chinese literature that gained massive acclaim after Xueqin’s death.

Release date Australia

January 21st, 2021

Author

Cao Xueqin

Series

Mint Editions

Contributor

Contributions by Mint Editions

Pages

1042

Audience

General (US: Trade)

ISBN-13

9781513268927

Product ID

34339108

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