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Wasn't the last 40 chapters of Dream of the Red Chamber written by Cao Xueqin?

2024-09-14 23:44
I've already read 85 chapters. Does this count as finishing 'Dream of the Red Chamber'? Why didn't Cao Xueqin finish writing it before hanging up? Now that I know it wasn't written by the same person, it feels so weird. It hurts my heart.
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2024-09-15 00:31

The last 40 chapters of Dream of the Red Chamber were written by Cao Xueqin. This plot was widely spread and recognized in the novel. Cao Xueqin was the author of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. He died in Beijing in the late 18th and early 19th century. His works are still regarded as classics in the history of Chinese literature. In the novel, Cao Xueqin described a colorful world, which contained many characters and emotional stories. However, due to various reasons, he could not complete the final version of the novel. The last 40 chapters were continued by others and gradually formed various versions. These versions gradually evolved and enriched the plot and characters of the novel in the process of inheritance, and also influenced the development and style of modern Chinese literature.

Was Cao Xueqin the author of the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?

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2024-09-13 05:26

Whether Cao Xueqin was the author of the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', there was still a debate. Cao Xueqin was from the Qing Dynasty. His masterpiece was 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a very important classical Chinese novel, known as one of the great works in the history of Chinese novels. This novel tells the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others, depicting the life of an illusory and complicated feudal dynasty family. However, whether Cao Xueqin had written the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', there was still controversy. Some scholars believe that Cao Xueqin may have only written the first half of the novel and the remaining 40 chapters were written by other authors. These last 40 chapters were very different from the first half of Cao Xueqin's text, and some of the contents in the last 40 chapters did not conform to Cao Xueqin's original intention. Other scholars believed that Cao Xueqin was the author of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The first half of the novel was the prototype of the novel, and the last 40 chapters were the continuation of the first half. They believed that Cao Xueqin had died while writing 'Dream of the Red Chamber', and that the first half of the text had been continued by his family, friends, and others. Whether Cao Xueqin was the author of the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', there was still a debate. Regardless of whether he was the author or not,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a very important classical Chinese novel that had a profound impact on Chinese literature and culture.

Was the first 80 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' written by Cao Xueqin?

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2024-09-14 23:23

The first 80 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' were not written by Cao Xueqin alone but by multiple authors. Cao Xueqin was one of the main authors, but he was not the only one who wrote the first 80 chapters. In addition, Gao E, Cheng Weiyuan, and others had also completed the first 80 chapters. Cheng Weiyuan was known as "Mr. Continuation" in "Dream of the Red Chamber". He added some of his own thoughts and opinions into the book, which improved the ideology and artistry of "Dream of the Red Chamber" to a certain extent. Cao Xueqin criticized Cheng Weiyuan's continuation, saying that he had lost the original intention of his writing. Therefore, it can be said that the first 80 chapters of the Dream of the Red Chamber were written by a variety of authors with different writing styles and thoughts in different places. Together, they constituted this extensive and profound literary work.

Were the chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' written by Cao Xueqin? Or was it only the first 80 chapters written by Cao Xueqin?

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2024-09-15 00:03

Not all of the chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' were written by Cao Xueqin. In fact, only the first 80 chapters were written by Cao Xueqin. Cao Xueqin was the author of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. He had created the entire plot and character setting of' Dream of the Red Chamber'. However, in the early writing process of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Cao Xueqin had collaborated with other characters to make some changes and alterations to the chapters and plots of the novel. Later, Cao Xueqin completed the first 80 chapters of the novel and submitted them to the publishing company. In the end, Hu Shi and others sorted out the complete chapter and plot of the novel. Therefore, the chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' actually included many different versions of modifications, additions, and removals, while Cao Xueqin only created the entire framework of the novel.

Wouldn't it be even more tragic if Cao Xueqin wrote the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?

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2024-09-13 19:36

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classic work of Chinese classical literature and was hailed as a monumental work in the history of Chinese novels. Different people had different opinions about the plot and characters of the novel. Some people think that the first 80 chapters are the pinnacle of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', while the last 40 chapters become long, boring, full of pessimism and despair. However, in terms of literary achievements, the last 40 chapters could not be compared to the first 80 chapters. The novel is an art form that requires the reader's appreciation and experience. Whether it is the first 80 chapters or the last 40 chapters, Dream of the Red Chamber is an excellent literary work. It has created many classic characters, expressed profound thoughts and had a profound impact on Chinese culture and society. There was no definite answer to the question of whether the last 40 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' were more tragic. Different readers would have different opinions. However, regardless of whether it was the first 80 chapters or the last 40 chapters,'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a classic work that was worth reading.

Wasn't the first 80 chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' written by Cao Xueqin and the last 40 chapters written by Gao E? Then why did some ancient poets say that they saw the original

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2024-09-13 19:23

Dream of the Red Chamber was a famous Chinese classical novel. The first 80 chapters were written by Cao Xueqin and the last 40 chapters were continued by Gao E. Some poets and critics have commented and discussed the history of the creation of Dream of the Red Chamber. The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi mentioned in his Song of Everlasting Sorrow that the first eight chapters of the "Story of the Stone" were written by Cao Xueqin, and the last forty chapters were continued by Gao E. Bai Juyi also pointed out that Cao Xueqin was influenced by his family's misfortune and personal encounters in the process of writing, which led to many real feelings and emotional expressions in his works. The Song Dynasty poet Su Shi also commented on the history of the Dream of the Red Chamber in his Ode to the Red Cliff. Su Shi believed that Cao Xueqin's first 80 chapters were beautiful and philosophical, and were excellent works of literature. And the last 40 chapters that Gao E continued to write were " crude and perfunctory." Although the ancient poets and critics had different views on the history of Dream of the Red Chamber, they all recognized Dream of the Red Chamber as an excellent literary work. Cao Xueqin used her talent and emotions to show the characters, plots, and theme of the novel vividly, allowing readers to feel the charm and profundity of Chinese traditional culture.

Cao Xueqin and Dream of the Red Chamber

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2025-03-04 11:23

Cao Xueqin and Dream of the Red Chamber were classics in the history of Chinese literature and were regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels. Cao Xueqin's original name was Cao Zhan, a famous novelist of the Qing Dynasty and the author of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. He was born in 1715 and died in 1763. He was one of the famous writers, novelists, painters, and calligraphers of the late Qing Dynasty. His works were known for the combination of realism and romanticism, as well as his exquisite, realistic descriptions and unique artistic style. " Dream of the Red Chamber " was a novel that described the aristocratic society of the Qing Dynasty. It used the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others as the main thread, and depicted a colorful feudal dynasty as the background. It displayed the profound meaning of traditional Chinese culture, moral values, lifestyle, interpersonal relationships, and so on. It was a classic in the history of Chinese literature and one of the treasures in the history of world literature. "Dream of the Red Chamber" was hailed as the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels. Not only did it achieve extremely high achievements in literature, but it also had high value in terms of art, thought, history, and so on. Its influence was widespread, not only in China, but also in the world, and it was widely praised and appreciated.

What was the contradiction between the characters in the first 80 chapters (written by Cao Xueqin) and the last 40 chapters (written by Gao E) of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?

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2025-03-11 23:45

There were many contradictions in the characters in the first 80 chapters (written by Cao Xueqin) and the last 40 chapters (written by Gao E) of "Dream of the Red Chamber". In the first 80 chapters, Cao Xueqin's description of the characters is relatively rich, while in the last 40 chapters, Gao E's description of the characters is relatively simple. The image and development of many characters are limited to a certain range, resulting in contradictions and incomplete characters. In the first 80 chapters, Cao Xueqin portrayed many characters 'personalities and characteristics through delicate descriptions, such as Lin Daiyu's intelligence, Xue Baochai's virtuous, Jia Baoyu's kindness, etc. In the last 40 chapters, Gao E simplified and summarized the images of these characters. He no longer described their personality characteristics in detail, which led to the deviation of the characters. In the first 80 chapters, Cao Xueqin showed the interactions and relationships between many characters through the description of the Grand View Garden, such as the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, the relationship between Xue Baochai and Grandmother Jia, etc. In the last 40 chapters, Gao E deleted and adjusted the relationships between these characters, causing the interactions and relationships between the characters to become incomplete. Therefore, there are many contradictions and shortcomings in the characters of the first 80 chapters (written by Cao Xueqin) and the last 40 chapters (written by Gao E). The reader needs to understand the image and character of the characters through reading as a whole.

What was the possible outcome of Cao Xueqin's last dozens of chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?

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2024-09-13 04:41

The possible outcome of Cao Xueqin's 'Dream of the Red Chamber's' last dozens of chapters is currently uncertain because there is no complete version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' that has been published yet. We are unable to directly read the contents of the last dozens of chapters. However, he could infer the possible plot based on existing literature and literary theory. One possibility was that Cao Xueqin was unable to continue writing after completing the first half of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. Later, he or someone else might have made some changes and supplements to make the plot more complicated, the characters more closely connected, and the story structure more complete. Another possibility was that Cao Xueqin made some changes and cuts after completing the first half of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', making the plot more compact and the relationship between the characters simpler, and even making some fictional plots. This kind of story may cause the quality of the novel to decline, but it may also make the novel easier to understand and suitable for the public to read. The outcome of the last dozens of chapters of Cao Xueqin's 'Dream of the Red Chamber' might have been due to different storylines. There might be many possibilities.

Was it written by Cao Xueqin? Pay attention to the spring dream of the red chamber.

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2024-09-05 22:31

The Spring Dream in the Red Chamber was not written by Cao Xueqin, but in the Qing Dynasty. Cao Xueqin had used what she had seen and heard in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', as the basis for a detailed description and analysis of the characters and events in' Dream of the Red Chamber'. Gao E had added his own imagination and creation to Cao Xueqin's foundation, creating a more complete world of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. Therefore, although both Dream of the Red Chamber and Spring Dreams of the Red Chamber depicted the story of Dream of the Red Chamber, they were two different works.

If the 80th chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' wasn't written by Cao Xueqin, what would happen after the 80th chapter?

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2024-09-14 23:24

Dream of the Red Chamber is a classical Chinese novel that was rumored to have been written by Mr. Cao Xueqin. However, in fact, the second half of Dream of the Red Chamber had undergone great changes during the writing process, and there is currently no reliable evidence to prove whether Mr. Cao Xueqin participated in the writing of the second half. However, according to the storyline of some online novels, the second half of Dream of the Red Chamber might have the following story: The love entanglement between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu: In the second half of the Dream of the Red Chamber, the love between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu became the main line, but the relationship between the two became more and more complicated, and more characters may appear to affect the relationship between the two. 2. Changes in Jia Baoyu's character image: In the second half of the Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Baoyu's character image may undergo many changes and become more mature and complicated. There may also be more descriptions of his inner feelings. 3. Changes in Xue Baochai's character image: In the second half of the Dream of the Red Chamber, Xue Baochai's character image may also undergo many changes, becoming smarter and witty, and may also have more descriptions of her inner feelings. 4. Changes in the image of other characters: In the second half of the Dream of the Red Chamber, the image of other characters may also undergo many changes. More complicated characters may appear and affect the development of the entire story. The second half of Dream of the Red Chamber might have many changes. These changes might affect the plot and character image of the entire story, and might also make the story more complicated and interesting.

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