What was the background of Dream of the Red Chamber?
Dream of the Red Chamber was created in the late 18th century in the Qing Dynasty. The novel was set in a noble family named Grand View Garden. It described the family's various emotional entanglements, conspiracies, and life. Because Cao Xueqin's family had lost in the political struggle, he was forced to leave his hometown and began to wander around. During this time, he continued to write this novel and experienced many hardships. In the end, he built a small house at the foot of Qixia Mountain in Nanjing and began his writing career that lasted for decades. Finally, this novel was completed. The background of Dream of the Red Chamber was very complicated. It involved many factors such as politics, economy, culture, and society. It was also a reflection of Cao Xueqin's deep thinking and reflection on the society, politics, and culture at that time.