A Dream of Red Mansions

This classic Chinese novel, also known as "The Dream of the Red Chamber," is a rich tapestry of life during the Qing Dynasty. It intricately weaves the story of the rise and fall of the Jia family, exploring themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters, offering a detailed portrayal of Chinese aristocratic society, with its customs, traditions, and the inevitable decline of a once-great family. The novel is celebrated for its deep psychological insight and its vivid depiction of the era's cultural and social milieu.

Published 1978, First Edition

Binding of book is intact. Front and back covers are clean of foxing. Slight foxing on fore and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers. Heavy foxing on certain pages. Pages are clean of annotations. Slight tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read