"Hung Lou Meng, or The Dream of the Red Chamber, Book I" by Cao Xueqin is a classic Chinese novel that explores the rise and fall of a wealthy aristocratic family. Blending romance, tragedy, and social commentary, it vividly portrays life in 18th-century China through the experiences of its characters, particularly the young heir, Jia Baoyu. This richly detailed work is celebrated as one of China's greatest literary masterpieces.
Family
Royalty
Dreams
Reincarnation
Coming of Age
Political Intrigue
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length18 hrs 55 mins
Publish dateJan 1, 1892
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I
13Chapter XIII
2Chapter II
14Chapter XIV
3Chapter III
15Chapter XV
4Chapter IV
16Chapter XVI
5Chapter V
17Chapter XVII
6Chapter VI
18Chapter XVIII
7Chapter VII
19Chapter XIX
8Chapter VIII
20Chapter XX
9Chapter IX
21Chapter XXI
10Chapter X
22Chapter XXII
11Chapter XI
23Chapter XXIII
12Chapter XII
24Chapter XXIV
About the author
Xueqin Cao
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