Lotus Leaves and Duckweed: Essays on the Myriad Aspects of "Dream of the Red Chamber"/荷叶浮萍：《红楼 [Chinese]

By 新华书店北美网 and 廉萍

Interpreting Cao Xueqin's all-encompassing perspective on the characters in "Dream of the Red Chamber" chapter by chapter, and discerning the compassion that flows from his pen. 逐回解读曹雪芹对《红楼》人物的全方位观照，洞悉其笔端流露的悲悯之情 "Dream of the Red Chamber" offers endless topics for discussion. This book delves into the original work, meticulously examines its details, and uncovers the subtleties between the lines, allowing readers not only to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of its fine descriptions but also to gently touch upon Cao Xueqin's literary essence. This volume is a curated selection of the author's hundreds of published essays on "Dream of the Red Chamber". In addition to discussing its characters, notable elements, and narrative techniques, it also draws connections to other renowned works, such as poetry, novels, and dramas from both Chinese and foreign traditions, enriching the experience of savoring "Dream of the Red Chamber". The phrase "lotus leaves and duckweed," an allusion to a playful adaptation of the "Book of Songs" in the original text, reflects the author's love for poetry over the rigid Four Books and Five Classics, as well as the idea that reading classics need not be overly solemn-a perspective shared by Cao Xueqin himself. 《红楼梦》有说不尽的话题，本书出入原著，对细节往复推敲，读出字缝里的意趣，不仅让人领会《红楼》精细描摹的妙笔，更可由此轻轻触碰曹雪芹的文心。此书为作者已发表的数百篇《红楼》随笔的精选集，除谈及《红楼》人物、名物、写法之外，还旁涉中外名篇如诗歌、小说、戏曲等，为品读《红楼》平添了丰富的味道。"荷叶浮萍"是原著中戏改《诗经》的典故，喜诗文不好四书五经，读经典不必正襟危坐，也正是曹雪芹的读书观。

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7807684208
• ISBN13: 9787807684206
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 9.6"