Information on Cao Xueqin, the author of Dream of the Red Chamber

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classic in the history of Chinese literature in the Qing Dynasty. The novel tells the story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai and other characters, depicting the rise and fall of a feudal dynasty and the distortion and sublimation of human nature. Cao Xueqin was an important figure in the history of Chinese literature. His creative activities began from the end of the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. His works were famous for their rich imagination, exquisite descriptions, and profound thoughts. He was known as the "literary master." Dream of the Red Chamber's complex plot, numerous characters, and exquisite descriptions were hailed as a miracle in the history of Chinese novels. It not only had a profound influence on Chinese literature, but also had an important influence on world literature. Cao Xueqin died in 1830, and the manuscript of Dream of the Red Chamber he left behind was not discovered and published until 1908. The publication of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' not only caused a sensation at the time, but it was also a classic in the history of Chinese literature and was hailed as the 'treasure of Chinese culture'.