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

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.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"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.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"¿¿¿¿"¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿