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Dream of the Red Chamber: A New Perspective (Full-Color Comic Edition) - cover

Dream of the Red Chamber: A New Perspective (Full-Color Comic Edition)

Teacher Xiao Teacher

Publisher: 博峰文化/EWAYBOOK

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Summary

Dream of the Red Chamber charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family. This novel re-creates the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life that would otherwise be lost and infuses it with affirming Buddhist belief. 

This version makes the originally complex story more clear, engaging, and lively. As a work that depicts the family life of the upper class, The Dream of the Red Chamber thrives on its intricate details. However, for children, who may not yet understand the emotional entanglements and power struggles of adults, the original text may not be suitable. This book, therefore, re-edits the story of The Dream of the Red Chamber, making it more accessible and appropriate for young readers.
Available since: 11/14/2024.
Print length: 604 pages.

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