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Cao Xueqin ([tsʰǎʊ ɕɥètɕʰǐn] tsow sh'weh-chin; Chinese: 曹雪芹; Pinyin: Cáoxuěqín); (4 April 1710 — 10 June 1765) [1][2][3][4] was a Chinese novelist and poet during the Qing dynasty. He is best known as the author of Dream of the Red Chamber, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
Dream of the Red Chamber or The Story of the Stone is an 18th-century Chinese novel authored by Cao Xueqin, considered to be one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. It is known for its psychological scope and its observation of the worldview, aesthetics, lifestyles, and social relations of High Qing China. [1]
3 days ago · Cao Xueqin was the posthumous grandson of Cao Yin, who was the Textile Commissioner in Nanking and was greatly favored by Emperor Kangxi. The Cao family's power and wealth were at its height under Cao Yin.
Apr 18, 2018 · Learn why this epic novel, written by Cao Xueqin, is a masterpiece of Chinese literature and a window into late imperial culture. Explore its themes, characters, plot, and adaptations in this guide by an expert.
- Josh Stenberg
Cao belonged to a Han Chinese clan which reached the height of its prestige and power under the Emperor Kangxi(康熙皇帝, 1654 -1722), who appointed Cao Xueqin's great-grandfather, Cao Xi (曹玺), as the Commissioner of Imperial Textiles in Jiangning(江宁织造).
Dec 20, 2011 · Cao Xueqin was born into a wealthy family whose status and fortune diminished when he was a child. He spent the remainder of his life in poverty. The Dream of the...
Jan 1, 2006 · "Hung Lou Meng, or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, A Chinese Novel, Book I" by Cao Xueqin is a classic Chinese novel likely written during the mid-18th century. The narrative delves into the lives and relationships of the prominent Jia family, intertwining themes of love, social status, and the complexities of human emotions.
