A Companion to the Story of the Stone: A Chapter-By-Chapter Guide

by Kenneth Hsien Pai, Susan Chan Egan, Pai Hsien-Yung

Book Overview

The Story of the Stone (also known as Dream of the Red Chamber) is widely held to be the greatest work of Chinese literature, beloved by readers ever since it was first published in 1791. The story revolves around the young scion of a mighty clan who, instead of studying for the civil service examinations, frolics with his maidservants and girl cousins. The narrative is cast within a mythic framework in which the protagonist's rebellion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231199457
• ISBN13: 9780231199452
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"