The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber, Vol. 1: The Golden Days
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The Story of the Stone, or The Dream of the Red Chamber, Vol. 1: The Golden Days

by Cao Xueqin

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The first volume of Cao Xueqin's monumental Chinese classic depicting the rise and fall of an aristocratic family.

ISBN-13 9780140442939 ASIN 0140442936 Views 230 Publisher Penguin Classics Year 1974 Edition Trade Paperback Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 540 Adult No Created April 07, 2026 Updated September 13, 2026
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This volume introduces the sprawling saga of the Jia family and their grand household.

The narrative follows the fortunes and daily lives of multiple generations within a wealthy clan.

Readers encounter the customs, relationships, and challenges of 18th-century Chinese society.

The story blends realism with poetic and allegorical elements.

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