Divided into five volumes, of which The Dreamer Wakes is the fifth, it charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family (a story which closely accords with the fortunes of the author’s own family). The two main characters, Bao-yu and Dai-yu, are set against a rich tapestry of humour, realistic detail and delicate poetry, which accurately reflects the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life. But over and above the novel hangs the constant reminder that there is another plane of existence – a theme which affirms the Buddhist belief in a supernatural scheme of things.
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Divided into five volumes, of which The Dreamer Wakes is the fifth, it charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family (a story which closely accords with the fortunes of the author’s own family). The two main characters, Bao-yu and Dai-yu, are set against a rich tapestry of humour, realistic detail and delicate poetry, which accurately reflects the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life. But over and above the novel hangs the constant reminder that there is another plane of existence – a theme which affirms the Buddhist belief in a supernatural scheme of things.
Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | The Story of the Stone |
Release date | August 1986 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | December 1986 |
Authors | Cao Xueqin |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 381 |
Edition | 5th edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-044372-1 |
Barcode | 9780140443721 |
Languages | value |
Subtitles | value |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-14-044372-X |