The Story of the Stone (c.
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But over and above the novel hangs the constant reminder that there is another plane of existence - a theme which affirms the Buddhist belief in a supernatural scheme of things.
The two main characters, Bao-yu and Dai-yu, are set against a rich tapestry of humour, realistic detail and delicate poetry, which accurately reflects the ritualized hurly-burly of Chinese family life.
Divided into five volumes, of which The Debt of Tear s is the fourth, The Story of the Stone charts the glory and decline of the illustrious Jia family (a Story which closely accords with the fortunes of the author\'s own family). 1760), also known by the title of The Dream of the Red Chamber, is the great novel of manners in Chinese literature.
The Story of the Stone (c
