Hung Lou Meng Book I

Hung Lou Meng Book I is a classic Chinese novel written by Cao Xueqin. It tells the story of the Jia family and their decline from wealth and power. The novel is set in the Qing Dynasty and spans over 30 years, following the lives of the family members and their relationships with one another, as well as their interactions with other wealthy families and the imperial court. The main character, Jia Baoyu, is a young man who is torn between his love for two women and his duty to his family. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including political intrigue and family drama. The novel is known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and vivid descriptions of life in 18th century China. It is considered one of the greatest works of Chinese literature and has been translated into many languages.Shih Jung perceiving the perspicacity of his speech and the propriety of his utterances, simultaneously turned towards Chia Chen and observed with a smile on his face: ""Your worthy son is, in very truth, like the young of a dragon or like the nestling of a phoenix! and this isn't an idle compliment which I, a despicable prince, utter in your venerable presence! But how much more glorious will be, in the future, the voice of the young phoenix than that of the old phoenix, it isn't easy to ascertain.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.