{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-stone-volume-ii-isbn-9780140443264","title":"The Story of the Stone, Volume II","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003ec\u003c\/i\u003e. 1760), also known by the title of \u003ci\u003eThe Dream of the Red Chamber\u003c\/i\u003e, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Story of the Stone\" (c. 1760), also known as \"The Dream of the Red Chamber\", is one of the greatest novels of Chinese literature. The fifth part of Cao Xueqin's magnificent saga, \"The Dreamer Awakes\", was carefully edited and completed by Gao E some decades later. It continues the story of the changing fortunes of the Jia dynasty, focussing on Bao-yu, now married to Bao-chai, after the tragic death of his beloved Dai-yu. Against such worldly elements as death, financial ruin, marriage, decadence and corruption, his karmic journey unfolds. Like a sleepwalker through life, Bao-yu is finally awakened by a vision, which reveals to him that life itself is merely a dream, 'as moonlight mirrored in the water'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Note on Spelling\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty Perspiring sports with butterflies by the Raindrop Pavilion; And Beauty Suspiring weeps for fallen blossoms by the Flowers' Grave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Crimson cummerbund becomes a pledge of friendship; And a chaplet of medicine-beads becomes a source of embarassment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn which the greatly blessed pray for yet greater blessings; And the highly strung rise to new heights of passion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBao-Chai speaks of a fan and castigates her deriders; Charmante scratches a 'qiang' and mystifies a beholder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 31\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA torn fan is the price of silver laughter; And a lost kylin is the clue to a happy marriage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBao-yu demonstrates confusion of mind by his declaration to the wrong person; And Golden shows an unconquerable spirit by ending her humiliation in death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 33\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn envious younger brother puts in a malicious word or two; And a scapegrace elder brother recieves a terrible chatisement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA wordless message meets with silent understanding; And a groundless imputation leads to undeserved rebukes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSulky Silver tastes some lotus-leaf soup; And Golden Oriole knots a flower-patterned fringe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBao-chai visits Green Delights and bears strange words from a sleeper; And Bao-yu visits Pear-tree Court and learns hard facts from a performer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA happy inspiration prompts Tan-chun to found the Crab-flower Club; And an ingenious arrangment enables Bao-chai to settle the chysanthemum poem titles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiver Queen triumphs in her treatment of chysanthemum themes; And Lady Allspice is satirical on the subject of crabs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn inventive old countrywoman tells a story of somewhat questionable veracity; And and impressionable young listener insists on getting to the bottom of the matter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLady Jia holds two feasts in one day in the Prospect Garden; And Faithful makes four calls on three dominoes in the Painted Chamber\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJia Bao-yu tastes some superior tea at Green Bower Hermitage; And Grannie Liu samples the sleeping accommodation at Green Delights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLady Allspice wins over a suspicious nature with some well-intentioned advice; And River Queen enhances her reputation as a wit with some amusing sarcasms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 43\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn old woman's whim is the occasion of a birthday collection; And a young man's remorse finds solace in a simple ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eXi-feng's jealousy is the object of an unexpected provocation; And Patience's toilet is a source of unexpected delight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSisterly understanding finds expression in words of sisterly frankness; And autumnal pluviousless is celebrated in verses of autumnal melancholy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn awkward person is given an awkward mission; And a faithful maid vows faithfulness unto death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn pursuit of love the Oaf King takes a fearful beating; And from fear of reprisal the Reluctant Playboy makes a hasty getaway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Love-Deluded One Turns his thoughts to trade and travel; And the Poetry Enthusiast applies herself to making verses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed flowers bloom brighter in dazzling snow; And venison reeks strangely on rosebud lips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinked verses in Snowy Rushes Retreat; And lantern riddles in the Spring In Winter Room\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA clever cousin composes some ingenious riddles; And an unskilful physician prescribes a barbarous remedy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKind Patience conceals the theft of a Shrimp Whisker bracelet; And brave Skybright repairs the hole in a Peacock Gold snow-cape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNing-guo House sacrifices to the ancestors on New Year's Eve; And Rong-guo House entertains the whole family on Fifteenth Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix I: \u003ci\u003eRegulated Verse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix II: \u003ci\u003eThreesomes with the Dominoes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix III: \u003ci\u003eUnsolved Riddles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacters in Volume 2\u003cbr\u003eGenealogical Tables\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e“Filled with classical allusions, multilayered wordplay, and delightful poetry, Cao’s novel is a testament to what Chinese literature was capable of. Readers of English are fortunate to have David Hawkes and John Minford’s \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, which distills a lifetime of scholarship and reading into what is probably the finest work of Chinese-to-English literary translation yet produced. You will be rewarded every bit of attention you give it, many times over.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupChina,\u003c\/i\u003e “The 100 China Books You Have to Read, Ranked” (#1)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCao Xueqin (1715-63)\u003c\/b\u003e was born into a family which for three generations held the office of Commissioner of Imperial Textiles in Nanking, a family so wealthy they were able to entertain the Emperor four times.  However, calamity overtook them and their property was consfiscated.  Cao Xueqin was living in poverty when he wrote his famous novel \u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e.Also known as The Dream of the Red Chamber","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300613017829,"sku":"NP9780140443264","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780140443264.jpg?v=1767741683","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-stone-volume-ii-isbn-9780140443264","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}