Hung Lou Meng, or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel, Book I

Xueqin Cao

• Novel
• Book language: English
• 554 pages

Dream of the Red Chamber is a classic Chinese novel by Cao Xueqin, presented here as Book I. It follows the fortunes of a large aristocratic family and explores love, family, and spiritual themes. This opening volume introduces its framing story and is worth listening to for its rich portrayal of Chinese society and human feeling.

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