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The Dream of the Red Chamber (also known as The Story of the Stone) is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China, and considered the greatest of them all. Almost 40 main characters and some 500 minor characters tell the fortunes of the Chia family; the book details mainly the life of Chia Pao-yü, the heir apparent, who is described as very intelligent, but also as carefree and self-indulging. The already wealthy Chia family rises to new heights when Pao-yü's elder sister becomes an imperial consort.

《红楼梦》，中国古代四大名著之一，是一部具有高度思想性和高度艺术性的伟大作品。…… 《紅樓夢》，中國古代四大名著之一，是一部具有高度思想性和高度藝術性的偉大作品。

The Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as The Story of the Stone, stands as one of Chinas Four Great Classical Novels and is often hailed as the most remarkable among them. With nearly 40 principal characters and around 500 supporting figures, the narrative intricately weaves the fortunes of the Chia family. At the heart of the tale is Chia Pao-yü, the intelligent yet carefree heir apparent. The familys wealth escalates when Pao-yüs older sister becomes an imperial consort, leading to the creation of a magnificent garden that serves as the backdrop for much of the story. The intricate ...

The Dream of the Red Chamber, also known as The Story of the Stone, stands as one of Chinas Four Great Classical Novels—and many consider it the pinnacle of the genre. Within its pages, almost 40 main characters and around 500 minor figures weave a rich tapestry of the Chia familys fortunes. At the heart of the story is Chia Pao-yü, the intelligent yet carefree heir, whose life takes a dramatic turn as his elder sister becomes an imperial consort. This pivotal moment sets the stage for a lush garden, the backdrop for much of the unfolding drama. The complex relationships between Pao-yü, ...