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Episode 33 Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢, Chapter 17 part 2/4

Episode 33 Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢, Chapter 17 part 2/4

FromRereading the Stone


Episode 33 Rereading Hong lou meng 紅樓夢, Chapter 17 part 2/4

FromRereading the Stone

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deeper — into the garden! This leisurely stroll through Prospect Garden 大觀園, a location of central significance for Hong lou meng (Dream of the Red Chamber), doubles as a feat of poetic strength. We discuss further all the deep-cut historical references flying about and their possible significance for this chapter and for theories of art and meaning. Baoyu unleashes his poetic A-game material, but also seems to alienate his father with the sensual and sensuous acuity of his verses.
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Rereading the Stone is a weekly discussion of historical Chinese literature, philosophy, and poetry, currently focusing on the Qing dynastic Classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber (Hong lou meng 紅樓夢) also known as Story of the Stone (Shitou ji 石頭記).